Joplin, MO Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
97°F
Sunny
Sunny. High near 97, with temperatures falling to around 95 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 96. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 97°F | Sunny | 15 mph SW | 0% |
| Tonight | 73°F | Partly Cloudy | 7 to 10 mph S | 8% |
| Sunday | 92°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 6 to 10 mph SW | 37% |
| Sunday Night | 67°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 3 to 9 mph N | 57% |
| Monday | 82°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 2 to 9 mph N | 28% |
| Monday Night | 61°F | Partly Cloudy | 7 to 10 mph N | 3% |
| Tuesday | 77°F | Partly Sunny | 9 mph N | 2% |
| Tuesday Night | 57°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph NE | 2% |
| Wednesday | 79°F | Sunny | 7 mph NE | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 58°F | Partly Cloudy | 6 mph E | 2% |
| Thursday | 82°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph E | 9% |
| Thursday Night | 62°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 mph E | 9% |
| Friday | 84°F | Partly Sunny | 5 mph E | 11% |
| Friday Night | 64°F | Mostly Cloudy | 6 mph E | 11% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Joplin, MO
Last spring frost
Apr 9
First fall frost
Oct 27
Growing season
200 days
Hardiness zone
7a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Joplin Regional Airport, Mo (2.8 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.