Joplin, MS
Historical community (former settlement) in Attala County, Mississippi
Joplin is a historical community (former settlement) in Attala County, Mississippi. It is 6.3 miles N of Ethel, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39090.
Joplin at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Attala County
- ZIP code
- 39090
- Nearest town
- Ethel (6.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.0311, -89.4653
Weather in Joplin now
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Joplin weather by the hour
Joplin weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Joplin.
This week in Joplin
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Joplin
What is the weather usually like in Joplin?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 33°F average low
- 62.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,588 mm
- 1.3 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Joplin: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KOSCIUSKO, MS US (USC00224776), adjusted for the elevation of Joplin.
Joplin weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Joplin through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:59 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| February | 6:39 AM | 5:44 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:29 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 5:56 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| July | 5:58 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:27 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| December | 6:52 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 1 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Joplin?
Joplin has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 33°F (1°C).
It gets about 62.5 inches (1,588 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Joplin is April–May and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Joplin
The closest live webcam is Starkville: MS 12 at MS 25, 45.3 miles NE of Joplin.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Joplin.
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Questions about Joplin
Where is Joplin, MS?
Joplin is a historical community (former settlement) in Attala County, Mississippi, 6.3 miles N of Ethel.
What county is Joplin in?
Joplin is in Attala County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Joplin, MS?
The ZIP code for Joplin is 39090.
What is the nearest town to Joplin?
Ethel, 6.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Joplin?
Yes. The closest is Starkville: MS 12 at MS 25, 45.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Joplin?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Joplin?
January, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Joplin?
About 62.5 inches (1,588 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Joplin?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Joplin?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Joplin have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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