Joplin

What is the climate like in Joplin?

The best time to visit Joplin is typically June – October, with trip comfort peaking in September (7.3/10). Joplin is warmest in July, when daily highs average 91°F (33°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 29°F (-2°C). The wettest month is typically May and the driest is December; the year sees roughly 47 in (1201 mm) of precipitation.

• Best time to visitJune – October — comfort peaks in September (7.3/10)
• Warmest monthJuly — average high 91°F (33°C)
• Coolest monthJanuary — average low 29°F (-2°C)
• Wettest monthMay (7.5 in (192 mm))
• Driest monthDecember (2.0 in (50 mm))
• Annual precipitation47 in (1201 mm)
• Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
• Records fromJoplin Rgnl AP, 8 km away (1948-2026)