Springfield, Mo. – Comfortable summer weather won’t last long across southern Missouri as a gradual warming trend pushes temperatures closer to the mid-90s by the end of the workweek, with scattered thunderstorms interrupting the heat during the middle of the week.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, seasonably warm conditions will continue through Wednesday with afternoon highs generally ranging from 85 to 90 degrees, followed by a steady warmup into the 90 to 95-degree range by Friday and into the weekend. Typical mid-July highs are near 90 degrees, with overnight lows around 70 degrees.
Monday is expected to remain mostly dry with highs between 86 and 90 degrees across the Ozarks. Rain chances return Tuesday, with isolated to scattered thunderstorms developing during the afternoon and evening. Storm coverage increases Wednesday, when rain chances rise to 20% to 50%, making it the most active weather day of the week.
Communities including Springfield, Branson, Joplin, West Plains and Rolla could see brief heavy downpours, lightning and gusty winds with any stronger thunderstorms, though widespread severe weather is not anticipated based on the current outlook.
By Thursday and Friday, only isolated storm chances remain as sunshine becomes more common and temperatures climb into the upper 80s and middle 90s. Residents planning outdoor activities should stay hydrated and monitor the forecast for any thunderstorm updates during the middle of the week.
Five-Day Forecast for Springfield, Missouri
- Monday: Partly sunny. High 86–90°F, low 63–68°F.
- Tuesday: Isolated afternoon thunderstorms (10–30%). High 86–91°F, low 66–70°F.
- Wednesday: Scattered thunderstorms (20–50%). High 86–93°F, low 68–71°F.
- Thursday: Isolated thunderstorms (10–30%). High 88–94°F, low 70–74°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and hotter. High 89–95°F.
