Location & Surroundings
La Junta is a settlement in Oaxaca, Mexico, at 2,067 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tamazulapam Villa del Progreso, 22 km to the north. The national capital Mexico City is about 270 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Oaxaca - Xoxocotlan International Airport, about 105 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
17° 29' 7" N, 97° 36' 5" W
- Elevation DEM: 2067 m
- Timezone America/Mexico_City
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Peso (MXN)
- Phone Prefix +52
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:57
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in La Junta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for La Junta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.6 to 18.6 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 471 W/m2.
Temperature
12.6 C
Wind
2.1 m/s E (91 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,019.1 hPa
Clouds
82 %
Precip
0.04 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 12.6 | 2.1 | 91 | 93 | 1,019.1 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.6 | 2.0 | 78 | 94 | 1,018.8 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.6 | 3.7 | 79 | 64 | 1,017.2 | 0.14 / 0.17 | 81 | 405.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.6 | 2.7 | 68 | 82 | 1,016.4 | 0.14 / 0.31 | 75 | 470.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.8 | 2.0 | 86 | 88 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.5 | 2.2 | 76 | 93 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.9 | 3.3 | 74 | 49 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 478.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.8 | 2.6 | 66 | 79 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 552.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 10.9 | 2.2 | 93 | 92 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.0 | 2.1 | 91 | 90 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.9 | 2.4 | 64 | 51 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 315.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.6 | 2.2 | 81 | 70 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 325.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 11.0 | 2.2 | 90 | 82 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in La Junta?
Now 12.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.6 to 18.6 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 471 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in La Junta today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in La Junta?
Local time is 05:57. Time zone: America/Mexico_City (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is La Junta?
La Junta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of La Junta?
DEM 2,067 m.
Where is La Junta located?
It is at 17.48519, -97.60129 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is La Junta in?
It is in Mexico.