Joplin, MO weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Joplin weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Joplin.
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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 · 25°F average low
- 45.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,158 mm
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 JOPLIN REGIONAL AIRPORT, MO US (USW00013987), adjusted for the elevation of Joplin.
Joplin weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Joplin through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 7:04 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:26 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:42 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:55 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 40 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 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 45.6 inches (1,158 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Joplin is April–May and September–October. At 1,004 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Joplin
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 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Joplin?
About 45.6 inches (1,158 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Joplin?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
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).
What is the weather like in Joplin in November?
Highs average 58°F and lows 37°F, with about 3.3 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Joplin?
Around 6:55 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:09 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Joplin weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Joplin.
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