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Southwest Missouri Weather: Wet Halloween Oct. 30–Nov. 1
Springfield, MO — A warm stretch of late October weather across southwest Missouri will give way to increasing rain chances just in time for Halloween weekend, with scattered showers potentially affec
By Lena Wood · 2026-10-28T11:24:01.505Z
Springfield, MO — A warm stretch of late October weather across southwest Missouri will give way to increasing rain chances just in time for Halloween weekend, with scattered showers potentially affecting outdoor celebrations Saturday, Oct. 31.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, above average temperatures and mostly dry conditions will continue through much of the workweek before a wetter weather pattern develops late Friday, Oct. 30, and continues into early Sunday, Nov. 1.
Wednesday will feature partly sunny skies and afternoon highs ranging from 77 to 82 degrees across the region. Overnight temperatures are expected to fall between 46 and 60 degrees.
Thursday could be even warmer , with temperatures climbing between 79 and 84 degrees under mostly sunny skies.
Friday will remain mild, with highs ranging from 75 to 80 degrees. However, cloud cover will increase as the next weather system approaches.
Rain chances could reach 10% to 30% across western portions of the forecast area Friday, with more widespread showers developing later.
Halloween Rain Chances Reach 60%
Saturday, Oct. 31, brings the greatest potential for rainfall, particularly during the afternoon and evening.
Forecasters expect scattered showers, with precipitation probabilities ranging from 40% to 60% during the period when many families will be attending Halloween events or trick or treating.
Despite the rain chances, temperatures should remain relatively mild, with weekend highs generally reaching the upper 60s to middle 70s.
Showers could linger into Sunday morning, Nov. 1, before gradually ending around midday.
Sunday afternoon temperatures are forecast to reach 70 to 75 degrees, with improving conditions expected later in the day.
Residents across Springfield, Branson, Joplin and surrounding Ozarks communities should monitor updated forecasts before outdoor weekend activities.
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