2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Rio Rancho, NM vs La Junta, CO

Change Cities
Highlights
- La Junta has 9.2% more rainy days than Rio Rancho.
- La Junta has 6.2% less Sunny Days than Rio Rancho.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, La Junta scores 2.6% worse than Rio Rancho
 Rio Rancho, NMLa Junta, COUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall10  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock59106
 Sunny273  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9386
 Avg. Jan. Low22  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index6.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock40782443
Reviews for Rio Rancho    21 Reviews

I have lived in the area for the past three years with my husband. Although vastly better than Albuquerque, this is not a safe area. We have had overt and petty crime on  More

   |    Reply

The pros: -Fairly good year-round weather. Sunny days outnumber cloudy days, there are days when the temps fall below freezing and the sun will still be shining. It's  More

   |    Reply

Over 5 years ago

Affordable housing, low crime (compared to Albuquerque), awesome weather with all 4 seasons, beautiful environment and some pretty awesome people. I love Rio Rancho,  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Rio Rancho

Reviews for La Junta    4 Reviews

I've lived in La Junta CO for about 12 years and to be honest with you I have lived in a lot of palaces but by far this town is the worst! La Junta CO has nothing to  More

   |    Reply

Over 6 years ago

I've lived here a lil' over 2 years. The people are very friendly, and the cost of living is low. However, the choices for a lot of things are very minimal. Only 2  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

I'm amazed every day at the friendliness and cheerfulness of the people in La Junta, Colorado. This town offers the kind of old-fashioned atmosphere captured by Norman  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of La Junta


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.