Joplin, WV
Unincorporated community in Kanawha County, West Virginia
Joplin is a small unincorporated community in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It is 1.6 miles W of South Charleston, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 25303.
Joplin at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Kanawha County
- ZIP code
- 25303
- Nearest town
- South Charleston (1.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.3431, -81.6806
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 · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 48.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,225 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Joplin: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHARLESTON WFO, WV US (USC00461579), adjusted for the elevation of Joplin.
Joplin weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Joplin through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 5:31 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:36 AM | 7:35 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:49 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 6:13 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 6:01 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 6:14 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:40 AM | 8:22 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:34 AM | 6:50 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 7:07 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:35 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Joplin?
Joplin has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 48.2 inches (1,225 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Joplin is May and August to 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 Charleston › East, 2.7 miles NE of Joplin.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Joplin.
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Questions about Joplin
Where is Joplin, WV?
Joplin is an unincorporated community in Kanawha County, West Virginia, 1.6 miles W of South Charleston.
What county is Joplin in?
Joplin is in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Joplin, WV?
The ZIP code for Joplin is 25303.
What is the nearest town to Joplin?
South Charleston, 1.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Joplin?
Yes. The closest is Charleston › East, 2.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Joplin?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Joplin?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Joplin?
About 48.2 inches (1,225 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
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?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Joplin have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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