Joplin Weather Records (USC00244512)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Joplin (USC00244512), Montana, United States, with 95 years of record.
Key Facts for Joplin
- Joplin (USC00244512) is a weather station in Montana, United States at 48.56 latitude and -110.77 longitude, 1,013 m (3,323 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1932 to 2026, 95 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Joplin still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Joplin tied a daily record high maximum temperature of 35.0 C (95.0 F) on 27 August 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: Montana, United States, 48.56 latitude, -110.77 longitude.
- Elevation: 1,013 m (3,323 ft).
- Period of record: 1932 to 2026, 95 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
17 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | -41.1 C (-42.0 F) | 14.4 C (57.9 F) | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| Feb | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | -41.7 C (-43.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| Apr | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| May | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | -12.8 C (9.0 F) | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| Jun | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | -3.3 C (26.1 F) | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| Jul | 41.1 C (106.0 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | 6.7 C (44.1 F) |
| Aug | 41.1 C (106.0 F) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | 5.0 C (41.0 F) |
| Sep | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | -12.8 C (9.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 18.3 C (64.9 F) | -44.4 C (-47.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1932 | 15 |
| 1933 | 17 |
| 1934 | 20 |
| 1935 | 24 |
| 1936 | 56 |
| 1937 | 20 |
| 1938 | 9 |
| 1947 | 2 |
| 1948 | 13 |
| 1949 | 11 |
| 1950 | 31 |
| 1951 | 26 |
| 1952 | 17 |
| 1953 | 11 |
| 1954 | 32 |
| 1955 | 21 |
| 1956 | 13 |
| 1957 | 15 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 11 |
| 1960 | 16 |
| 1961 | 14 |
| 1962 | 23 |
| 1963 | 20 |
| 1964 | 16 |
| 1965 | 22 |
| 1966 | 14 |
| 1967 | 23 |
| 1968 | 27 |
| 1969 | 25 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 16 |
| 1973 | 13 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 21 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 18 |
| 1984 | 18 |
| 1985 | 30 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 27 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 34 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 25 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 37 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2026 | 22 |
All-Time Record Progression
10 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1978-02-11 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 63.5 cm (25.0 in) |
| 1978-02-12 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 66.0 cm (26.0 in) |
| 1983-12-24 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -44.4 C (-47.9 F) |
| 2009-01-02 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 71.1 cm (28.0 in) |
| 2018-02-08 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 73.7 cm (29.0 in) |
| 2018-02-14 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 76.2 cm (30.0 in) |
| 2018-02-17 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 78.7 cm (31.0 in) |
| 2018-02-18 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 81.3 cm (32.0 in) |
| 2020-11-08 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 30.5 cm (12.0 in) |
| 2025-12-12 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 31.0 cm (12.2 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jul: 101.9 mm (4.0 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9.7 mm (0.38 in) | 1 January 2005 |
| Feb | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 26 February 1958 |
| Mar | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) | 30 March 1981 |
| Apr | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) | 24 April 1960 |
| May | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) | 25 May 1980 |
| Jun | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) | 12 June 1962 |
| Jul | 101.9 mm (4.0 in) | 21 July 1935 |
| Aug | 57.9 mm (2.3 in) | 15 August 1968 |
| Sep | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) | 8 September 1938 |
| Oct | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) | 31 October 2016 |
| Nov | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) | 8 November 2020 |
| Dec | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 15 December 2016 |
Period of Record Coverage
1932 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | 346 | 95% | Yes |
| 1933 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1934 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1935 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1936 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1937 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1938 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1947 | 61 | 17% | No |
| 1948 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1949 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1950 | 326 | 89% | No |
| 1951 | 291 | 80% | No |
| 1952 | 356 | 97% | Yes |
| 1953 | 290 | 79% | No |
| 1954 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 1955 | 348 | 95% | Yes |
| 1956 | 347 | 95% | Yes |
| 1957 | 340 | 93% | Yes |
| 1958 | 317 | 87% | No |
| 1959 | 349 | 96% | Yes |
| 1960 | 347 | 95% | Yes |
| 1961 | 344 | 94% | Yes |
| 1962 | 346 | 95% | Yes |
| 1963 | 351 | 96% | Yes |
| 1964 | 346 | 95% | Yes |
| 1965 | 347 | 95% | Yes |
| 1966 | 339 | 93% | Yes |
| 1967 | 346 | 95% | Yes |
| 1968 | 341 | 93% | Yes |
| 1969 | 321 | 88% | No |
| 1970 | 344 | 94% | Yes |
| 1971 | 338 | 93% | Yes |
| 1972 | 349 | 95% | Yes |
| 1973 | 346 | 95% | Yes |
| 1974 | 344 | 94% | Yes |
| 1975 | 336 | 92% | Yes |
| 1976 | 348 | 95% | Yes |
| 1977 | 350 | 96% | Yes |
| 1978 | 349 | 96% | Yes |
| 1979 | 349 | 96% | Yes |
| 1980 | 353 | 96% | Yes |
| 1981 | 352 | 96% | Yes |
| 1982 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1983 | 346 | 95% | Yes |
| 1984 | 350 | 96% | Yes |
| 1985 | 348 | 95% | Yes |
| 1986 | 324 | 89% | No |
| 1987 | 324 | 89% | No |
| 1988 | 299 | 82% | No |
| 1989 | 211 | 58% | No |
| 1990 | 351 | 96% | Yes |
| 1991 | 351 | 96% | Yes |
| 1992 | 338 | 92% | Yes |
| 1993 | 337 | 92% | Yes |
| 1994 | 336 | 92% | Yes |
| 1995 | 353 | 97% | Yes |
| 1996 | 349 | 95% | Yes |
| 1997 | 348 | 95% | Yes |
| 1998 | 343 | 94% | Yes |
| 1999 | 320 | 88% | No |
| 2000 | 289 | 79% | No |
| 2001 | 343 | 94% | Yes |
| 2002 | 349 | 96% | Yes |
| 2003 | 314 | 86% | No |
| 2004 | 328 | 90% | No |
| 2005 | 221 | 61% | No |
| 2006 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2007 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2008 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2009 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2010 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2011 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2012 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 2013 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2014 | 349 | 96% | Yes |
| 2015 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2016 | 336 | 92% | Yes |
| 2017 | 273 | 75% | No |
| 2018 | 212 | 58% | No |
| 2019 | 151 | 41% | No |
| 2020 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2021 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2022 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2023 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2024 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2025 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2026 | 215 | 59% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 August 2026 | Joplin, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | tie | 13 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 August 2026 | Joplin, US | daily high max | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 4 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 July 2026 | Joplin, US | daily high max (Tie) | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | tie | 92 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 July 2026 | Joplin, US | daily high max (Tie) | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | tie | 89 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 June 2026 | Joplin, US | daily low max | 11.7 C (53.1 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 72 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 June 2026 | Joplin, US | daily low max | 10.0 C (50.0 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 25 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 May 2026 | Joplin, US | daily high min | 13.9 C (57.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 92 years | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| 28 May 2026 | Joplin, US | daily high max | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 89 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 27 May 2026 | Joplin, US | monthly high min (Tie) | 15.6 C (60.1 F) | tie | 91 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 May 2026 | Joplin, US | daily high max | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 89 years | 36 of 100 (Notable) |
| 17 May 2026 | Joplin, US | daily low max | 5.6 C (42.1 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 92 years | 38 of 100 (Notable) |
| 13 May 2026 | Joplin, US | daily high max | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 24 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 May 2026 | Joplin, US | daily low min | -7.8 C (18.0 F) | 3.4 C (6.1 F) | 53 years | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 April 2026 | Joplin, US | daily low min | -12.2 C (10.0 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 77 years | 37 of 100 (Notable) |
| 24 April 2026 | Joplin, US | daily low max (Tie) | -1.7 C (28.9 F) | tie | 67 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 April 2026 | Joplin, US | daily high max | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 16 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 March 2026 | Joplin, US | daily high min | 5.0 C (41.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 28 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 March 2026 | Joplin, US | daily high max | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | 3.4 C (6.1 F) | 9 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 March 2026 | Joplin, US | daily high max | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 40 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 March 2026 | Joplin, US | daily high min | 4.4 C (39.9 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 28 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
68 complete years, 1933 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1933 | 5.2 C | -0.35 C |
| 1934 | 6.8 C | +1.24 C |
| 1935 | 4.6 C | -0.92 C |
| 1936 | 4.5 C | -1.06 C |
| 1937 | 4.0 C | -1.52 C |
| 1938 | 5.8 C | +0.21 C |
| 1948 | 4.6 C | -1.00 C |
| 1949 | 5.0 C | -0.59 C |
| 1952 | 5.0 C | -0.58 C |
| 1954 | 4.6 C | -0.92 C |
| 1955 | 2.8 C | -2.72 C |
| 1956 | 4.5 C | -1.11 C |
| 1957 | 4.7 C | -0.82 C |
| 1959 | 4.2 C | -1.33 C |
| 1960 | 5.3 C | -0.27 C |
| 1961 | 6.2 C | +0.62 C |
| 1962 | 6.0 C | +0.43 C |
| 1963 | 6.6 C | +1.08 C |
| 1964 | 5.0 C | -0.58 C |
| 1965 | 4.2 C | -1.39 C |
| 1966 | 4.7 C | -0.86 C |
| 1967 | 5.3 C | -0.27 C |
| 1968 | 5.1 C | -0.50 C |
| 1970 | 4.2 C | -1.36 C |
| 1971 | 4.6 C | -0.95 C |
| 1972 | 3.9 C | -1.71 C |
| 1973 | 6.0 C | +0.44 C |
| 1974 | 6.3 C | +0.76 C |
| 1975 | 3.6 C | -1.94 C |
| 1976 | 6.5 C | +0.94 C |
| 1977 | 5.7 C | +0.12 C |
| 1978 | 3.0 C | -2.56 C |
| 1979 | 4.5 C | -1.06 C |
| 1980 | 5.3 C | -0.26 C |
| 1981 | 6.9 C | +1.35 C |
| 1982 | 3.6 C | -2.01 C |
| 1983 | 5.8 C | +0.24 C |
| 1984 | 5.3 C | -0.26 C |
| 1985 | 4.3 C | -1.29 C |
| 1990 | 6.5 C | +0.97 C |
| 1991 | 6.8 C | +1.19 C |
| 1992 | 7.5 C | +1.89 C |
| 1993 | 4.9 C | -0.62 C |
| 1994 | 6.4 C | +0.82 C |
| 1995 | 5.7 C | +0.09 C |
| 1996 | 4.3 C | -1.31 C |
| 1997 | 6.6 C | +1.08 C |
| 1998 | 7.8 C | +2.25 C |
| 1999 | 7.8 C | +2.19 C |
| 2001 | 7.2 C | +1.63 C |
| 2002 | 6.1 C | +0.58 C |
| 2003 | 6.8 C | +1.20 C |
| 2004 | 6.7 C | +1.12 C |
| 2006 | 7.4 C | +1.86 C |
| 2007 | 7.0 C | +1.40 C |
| 2008 | 5.7 C | +0.10 C |
| 2009 | 5.2 C | -0.35 C |
| 2010 | 5.2 C | -0.35 C |
| 2011 | 5.2 C | -0.33 C |
| 2012 | 6.8 C | +1.23 C |
| 2013 | 5.9 C | +0.34 C |
| 2015 | 7.1 C | +1.52 C |
| 2020 | 5.9 C | +0.38 C |
| 2021 | 6.3 C | +0.71 C |
| 2022 | 5.7 C | +0.17 C |
| 2023 | 6.5 C | +0.95 C |
| 2024 | 6.6 C | +1.07 C |
| 2025 | 6.3 C | +0.76 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade over 1933 to 2025. In Fahrenheit: 0.4 F (0.2 to 0.6) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 68 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 0.4 F (0.2 to 0.6) per decade | 1933 to 2025 | 68 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.3 C (0.2 to 0.4) per decade | 0.5 F (0.3 to 0.7) per decade | 1933 to 2025 | 68 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 0.3 F (0.1 to 0.5) per decade | 1933 to 2025 | 68 | Rise |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1932 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 41.1 C (106.0 F) | 1961 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 87 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -44.4 C (-47.9 F) | 1983 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) | 87 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 101.9 mm (4.0 in) | 1935 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) | 95 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 121.4 mm (4.8 in) | 1962 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) | 95 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 92 days | 1987 | 42 days | 95 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1932 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1933 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1934 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1935 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1936 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1937 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1938 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1939 | n/a |
| 1940 | n/a |
| 1941 | n/a |
| 1942 | n/a |
| 1943 | n/a |
| 1944 | n/a |
| 1945 | n/a |
| 1946 | n/a |
| 1947 | 17.2 C (63.0 F) |
| 1948 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1949 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1950 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1951 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1952 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1953 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1954 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1955 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1956 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1957 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1958 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1959 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1960 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1961 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1962 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1963 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1964 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1965 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1966 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1967 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1968 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1969 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1970 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1971 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1972 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1973 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1974 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1975 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1976 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1977 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1978 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1979 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1980 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1981 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1982 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1983 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1984 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1985 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1986 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1987 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1988 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1989 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1990 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1991 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1992 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1993 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1994 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1995 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1996 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1997 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1998 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1999 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2000 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2001 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2002 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2003 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2004 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2005 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2006 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2007 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2008 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2009 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2010 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2011 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2012 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2013 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2014 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2015 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2016 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2017 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2018 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2019 | 21.7 C (71.1 F) |
| 2020 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2021 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2022 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2023 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2024 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2025 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2026 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1932 | -35.0 C (-31.0 F) |
| 1933 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 1934 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1935 | -38.9 C (-38.0 F) |
| 1936 | -41.7 C (-43.1 F) |
| 1937 | -36.1 C (-33.0 F) |
| 1938 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 1939 | n/a |
| 1940 | n/a |
| 1941 | n/a |
| 1942 | n/a |
| 1943 | n/a |
| 1944 | n/a |
| 1945 | n/a |
| 1946 | n/a |
| 1947 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1948 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1949 | -36.1 C (-33.0 F) |
| 1950 | -41.1 C (-42.0 F) |
| 1951 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 1952 | -36.1 C (-33.0 F) |
| 1953 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1954 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 1955 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 1956 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 1957 | -36.1 C (-33.0 F) |
| 1958 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 1959 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 1960 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1961 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 1962 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1963 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 1964 | -36.7 C (-34.1 F) |
| 1965 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1966 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1967 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1968 | -40.6 C (-41.1 F) |
| 1969 | -37.2 C (-35.0 F) |
| 1970 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1971 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 1972 | -37.8 C (-36.0 F) |
| 1973 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1974 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 1975 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 1976 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 1977 | -36.1 C (-33.0 F) |
| 1978 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 1979 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 1980 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 1981 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1982 | -36.1 C (-33.0 F) |
| 1983 | -44.4 C (-47.9 F) |
| 1984 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 1985 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 1986 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1987 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1988 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1989 | -36.1 C (-33.0 F) |
| 1990 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 1991 | -35.0 C (-31.0 F) |
| 1992 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 1993 | -35.0 C (-31.0 F) |
| 1994 | -37.2 C (-35.0 F) |
| 1995 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 1996 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 1997 | -37.8 C (-36.0 F) |
| 1998 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 1999 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 2000 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 2001 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 2002 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 2003 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 2004 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 2005 | -35.0 C (-31.0 F) |
| 2006 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 2007 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 2008 | -35.0 C (-31.0 F) |
| 2009 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 2010 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 2011 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 2012 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 2013 | -38.9 C (-38.0 F) |
| 2014 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 2015 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 2016 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 2017 | -36.1 C (-33.0 F) |
| 2018 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 2019 | -38.9 C (-38.0 F) |
| 2020 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 2021 | -39.4 C (-38.9 F) |
| 2022 | -37.8 C (-36.0 F) |
| 2023 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 2024 | -41.1 C (-42.0 F) |
| 2025 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 2026 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1932 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1933 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1934 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1935 | 101.9 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1936 | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1937 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1938 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1939 | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1940 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1941 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1942 | 25.1 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1943 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1944 | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1945 | 18.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1946 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1947 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1948 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1949 | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1950 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1951 | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1952 | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1953 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1954 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1955 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1956 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1957 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1958 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1959 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1960 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1961 | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1962 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1963 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1964 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1965 | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1966 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1967 | 17.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1968 | 57.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1969 | 13.2 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1970 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1971 | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1972 | 17.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1973 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1974 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1975 | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1976 | 17.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1977 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1978 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1979 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1980 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1981 | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1982 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1983 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1984 | 13.2 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1985 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1986 | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1987 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1988 | 13.2 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1989 | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1990 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1991 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1992 | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1993 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1994 | 11.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1995 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1996 | 16.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1997 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1998 | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1999 | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2000 | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2001 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2002 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2003 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2004 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2005 | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2006 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2007 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2008 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2009 | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2010 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2011 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2012 | 17.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2013 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2014 | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2015 | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2016 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2017 | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2018 | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2019 | 8.6 mm (0.34 in) |
| 2020 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2021 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2022 | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2023 | 18.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2024 | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2025 | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2026 | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1932 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1933 | 65.9 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1934 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1935 | 109.7 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1936 | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1937 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1938 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1939 | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1940 | 37.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1941 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1942 | 44.1 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1943 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1944 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1945 | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1946 | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1947 | 31.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1948 | 35.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1949 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1950 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1951 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1952 | 25.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1953 | 68.9 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1954 | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1955 | 64.2 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1956 | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1957 | 28.5 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1958 | 55.5 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1959 | 64.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1960 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1961 | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1962 | 121.4 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1963 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1964 | 70.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1965 | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1966 | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1967 | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1968 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1969 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1970 | 69.7 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1971 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1972 | 27.1 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1973 | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1974 | 53.9 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1975 | 83.5 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1976 | 43.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1977 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1978 | 35.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1979 | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1980 | 77.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1981 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1982 | 57.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1983 | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1984 | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1985 | 51.9 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1986 | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1987 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1988 | 20.5 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1989 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1990 | 64.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1991 | 48.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1992 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1993 | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1994 | 22.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1995 | 103.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1996 | 29.8 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1997 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1998 | 43.8 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1999 | 60.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2000 | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2001 | 32.9 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2002 | 75.6 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2003 | 30.4 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2004 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2005 | 58.8 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2006 | 30.3 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2007 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2008 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2009 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2010 | 59.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2011 | 30.8 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2012 | 30.9 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2013 | 51.9 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2014 | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2015 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2016 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2017 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2018 | 24.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2019 | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2020 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2021 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2022 | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2023 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2024 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2025 | 35.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2026 | 45.8 mm (1.8 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1932 | 29 days |
| 1933 | 37 days |
| 1934 | 40 days |
| 1935 | 26 days |
| 1936 | 31 days |
| 1937 | 43 days |
| 1938 | 38 days |
| 1939 | 39 days |
| 1940 | 43 days |
| 1941 | 39 days |
| 1942 | 33 days |
| 1943 | 47 days |
| 1944 | 63 days |
| 1945 | 31 days |
| 1946 | 31 days |
| 1947 | 36 days |
| 1948 | 39 days |
| 1949 | 42 days |
| 1950 | 41 days |
| 1951 | 37 days |
| 1952 | 54 days |
| 1953 | 81 days |
| 1954 | 69 days |
| 1955 | 63 days |
| 1956 | 55 days |
| 1957 | 45 days |
| 1958 | 36 days |
| 1959 | 43 days |
| 1960 | 48 days |
| 1961 | 47 days |
| 1962 | 41 days |
| 1963 | 60 days |
| 1964 | 41 days |
| 1965 | 58 days |
| 1966 | 34 days |
| 1967 | 66 days |
| 1968 | 66 days |
| 1969 | 68 days |
| 1970 | 31 days |
| 1971 | 35 days |
| 1972 | 64 days |
| 1973 | 53 days |
| 1974 | 59 days |
| 1975 | 60 days |
| 1976 | 54 days |
| 1977 | 53 days |
| 1978 | 34 days |
| 1979 | 71 days |
| 1980 | 28 days |
| 1981 | 52 days |
| 1982 | 55 days |
| 1983 | 70 days |
| 1984 | 54 days |
| 1985 | 41 days |
| 1986 | 35 days |
| 1987 | 92 days |
| 1988 | 40 days |
| 1989 | 30 days |
| 1990 | 51 days |
| 1991 | 39 days |
| 1992 | 43 days |
| 1993 | 43 days |
| 1994 | 40 days |
| 1995 | 30 days |
| 1996 | 28 days |
| 1997 | 53 days |
| 1998 | 29 days |
| 1999 | 60 days |
| 2000 | 55 days |
| 2001 | 80 days |
| 2002 | 53 days |
| 2003 | 52 days |
| 2004 | 40 days |
| 2005 | 58 days |
| 2006 | 43 days |
| 2007 | 65 days |
| 2008 | 40 days |
| 2009 | 42 days |
| 2010 | 33 days |
| 2011 | 6 days |
| 2012 | 13 days |
| 2013 | 39 days |
| 2014 | 32 days |
| 2015 | 44 days |
| 2016 | 48 days |
| 2017 | 42 days |
| 2018 | 30 days |
| 2019 | 26 days |
| 2020 | 31 days |
| 2021 | 42 days |
| 2022 | 38 days |
| 2023 | 28 days |
| 2024 | 34 days |
| 2025 | 41 days |
| 2026 | 31 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
68 years with a frostAcross 68 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Joplin falls on 22 May and the median first autumn frost on 17 September, which leaves a median of 118 days between them.
In 1985 to 2025 the median growing season was 124 days. That is 11 days more than in 1933 to 1976.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +2.2 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period (1933 to 1976) | Recent period (1985 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 22 May | 23 May | 21 May | 2 days earlier | -0.5 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 17 September | 12 September | 20 September | 8 days later | +1.7 days per decade |
| Growing days | 118 days | 113 days | 124 days | 11 days more | +2.2 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
Rainfall Return Levels
79 years, 1932 to 2025A day with at least 27.2 mm (1.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 88.7 mm (3.5 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) | |
| 5 years | 39.5 mm (1.6 in) | |
| 10 years | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) | |
| 25 years | 63.1 mm (2.5 in) | |
| 50 years | 75.2 mm (3.0 in) | |
| 100 years | 88.7 mm (3.5 in) | Longer than the 79 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 79 years of values from 1932 to 2025.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 101.9 mm (4.0 in) in 1935; 88.9 mm (3.5 in) in 1962; 66.0 mm (2.6 in) in 1937.
Station Changes
1 suspectedOne change was suspected in the annual mean temperature of Joplin, at 1990. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1990 ran 0.3 C (0.5 F) higher than in the years before (likely change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | +0.3 | +0.5 | likely | 5 |
Possible change at the station (a move, a new instrument or a new site); the record is kept as measured. A "likely" change has a larger test statistic than a "possible" one. Neither says why the station differs from its neighbours. How changes are found, and the largest ones.
Climate Twins
2006 to 2025 against 1961 to 1990Over 2006 to 2025, Joplin had a mean temperature of 6.2 C (43.1 F) and 276.9 mm (10.9 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Dubois Exp STN (United States, 492 km away), Dillinger (United States, 659 km away) and Moorcroft 3S (United States, 658 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubois Exp STN | United States | 492 km (306 mi) | 6.0 C (42.8 F) | 325.2 mm (12.8 in) | 0.82 |
| Dillinger | United States | 659 km (409 mi) | 6.7 C (44.0 F) | 355.5 mm (14.0 in) | 0.97 |
| Moorcroft 3S | United States | 658 km (409 mi) | 6.8 C (44.3 F) | 311.8 mm (12.3 in) | 0.97 |
Twins are stations, not cities. A twin is one of the three stations at least 100 km away whose earlier climate is closest to this station's recent one, so a close match does not mean the two places look alike in other ways. A station move or a gap in a record can change that station's averages. The list describes past climate; it is not a forecast and does not say what caused any change. How twins are found, and a search for any station.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-12 (12 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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