Joplin weather
At 7:15 PM local time it was drizzle and 15°C (59°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 PM, 8 PM, 10 PM (7.7 mm total). Best months for weather: Apr, Jun–Oct. Joplin sits 306 m (1,004 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Joplin, Missouri, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 53%
- Rain
- 3.1 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 PM, 8 PM, 10 PM (7.7 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr, Jun–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Joplin weather
Is it raining in Joplin right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 15° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 PM, 8 PM, 10 PM (7.7 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Joplin this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 13–26° and lows of 8–16°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Joplin lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Joplin?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Joplin weather by month
When is the best time to visit Joplin?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Joplin is Apr, Jun–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 5°C (42°F) in January to 32°C (90°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Joplin?
May is the wettest month, with about 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 56 mm (2.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Joplin?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 5°C (42°F) and lows of -5°C (24°F).
Does Joplin have a rainy season?
Yes. May is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jan–Feb is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months