Jump on La Junta’s rainy forecast today

(LA JUNTA, CO) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in La Junta Sunday, but it doesn’t have to stop you from getting things done. In fact, a grey, drippy day can be the perfect time for some activities — check out these ideas as well as your four-day forecast.

Make a sun bucket-list: Whether it’s researching nearby hikes, scouring forums for information about great swimming holes, or making a list of places to try a hobby like stand-up paddle-boarding, setting aside a rainy day for planning can help you make the most of the next sunbreak.

Bookkeeping: A rainy day can be a perfect opportunity for getting household tasks out of the way - including tracking your finances. In just an hour or two you could knock out a money to-do like tracking your monthly spending so far or making sure you have the best plan for retirement savings or student loan repayment.

Catch a movie: There’s nothing wrong with using a wet day for a break, either. Whether it’s a visit to a theater or just a session on the couch catching up on your favorite streaming shows, a rest day is a great idea, too.

Along with a rainy Sunday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for La Junta:

• Sunday, August 29

  Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 85 °F, low 59 °F
  • Breezy: 5 to 10 mph

• Monday, August 30

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 97 °F, low 62 °F
  • 5 to 15 mph wind

• Tuesday, August 31

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 100 °F, low 67 °F
  • 10 to 15 mph wind

• Wednesday, September 1

  Sunny during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 101 °F, low 70 °F
  • Windy: 15 to 20 mph

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.