What is today's weather forecast for Joplin, MO?

Today's forecast for Joplin shows a low of 61 degrees Fahrenheit. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Joplin, MO?

The 7-day forecast for Joplin shows highs from 59 to 79 degrees and lows from 47 to 61 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 4 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Joplin, MO this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Joplin this week. Precipitation chances: Tuesday (50% chance), Wednesday (50% chance), Thursday (50% chance), Friday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Joplin weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Joplin forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Joplin, MO Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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67°F
Feels Like 67°F

Humidity 76% Dew Point 59°F Wind SSE 4 MPH Gusts 8 Barometer 28.79 in.731.3 mm

Report from a personal weather station 1.4 miles SE of central Joplin
at 7:48 PM Fri, Nov 14, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

FriNov 14

SatNov 15

SunNov 16

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TueNov 18

WedNov 19

50%

ThuNov 20

50%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Cooling trend continues with high temperatures dropping from 79°F to 64°F. Some rain possible with at least 3 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 11°F above the historical average for November. Normal highs for this period are around 58°F with lows around 36°F.

This Date in Weather History

1987 - The first major snowstorm of the season hit the Southern and Central Rockies, producing 12 inches at the Brian Head ski resort in Utah overnight. Strong and gusty winds associated with the storm reached 52 mph at Ruidoso NM. In the eastern U.S., the temperature at Washington D.C. soared to 68 degrees, just three days after being buried under more than a foot of snow.

Joplin, MO 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Friday Nov 14

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Saturday Nov 15

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 6 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Light and variable wind becoming northeast 5 to 7 mph in the evening.

Sunday Nov 16

Day: Sunny, with a high near 69. East wind 7 to 9 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. East wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday Nov 17

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

Tuesday Nov 18

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

Night: A chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

Wednesday Nov 19

Day: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.

Night: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Thursday Nov 20

Day: Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

Friday Nov 21

Day: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.

About Joplin, MO

Joplin is a city in Jasper and Newton counties in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Missouri. The bulk of the city is in Jasper County, while the southern portion is in Newton County. Joplin is the largest city located within both Jasper and Newton Counties – even though it is not the county seat of either county (Carthage is the seat of Jasper County while Neosho is the seat of Newton County). With a population of 51,762 as of the 2020 census, Joplin is the 12th most-populous city in the state. The city covers an area of 38.21 square miles (92.41 km2) on the outer edge of the Ozark Mountains. Joplin is the main hub of the three-county Joplin-Miami, Missouri-Oklahoma Metro area, which is home to 210,077 people; this makes the city the fifth largest metropolitan area in Missouri. In May 2011, a violent EF5 tornado killed more than 150 people and destroyed one-third of the city.

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