West Plains, MO weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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West Plains weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Plains.
This week in West Plains
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Plains
What is the weather usually like in West Plains?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 49.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,254 mm
- 8.7 insnowfall per year · 22 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Plains: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station W PLAINS, MO US (USC00238880), adjusted for the elevation of West Plains.
West Plains weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Plains through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in West Plains?
West Plains has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 49.4 inches (1,254 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit West Plains is May–June 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 West Plains
What is the hottest month in West Plains?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in West Plains?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in West Plains?
About 49.4 inches (1,254 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in West Plains?
Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Plains?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Plains have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in West Plains in November?
Highs average 57°F and lows 34°F, with about 4.5 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in West Plains?
Around 6:44 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:59 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this West Plains weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of West Plains.
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