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Springfield, MO Halloween Weather Alert: 60% Rain Chance Oct. 31
Springfield, MO – Families across southwest Missouri may need umbrellas and backup plans this Halloween as widespread rain chances return Saturday, Oct. 31, with a 40% to 60% chance of precipitation d
By Jenna Hartley · 2026-10-27T10:53:56.861Z
Springfield, MO – Families across southwest Missouri may need umbrellas and backup plans this Halloween as widespread rain chances return Saturday, Oct. 31, with a 40% to 60% chance of precipitation during the day and lighter showers potentially lingering into trick or treating hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, temperatures will remain warmer than average throughout the week and into the weekend, but a developing weather system could bring widespread rainfall just in time for Halloween celebrations.
Warm, Mostly Dry Weather Through Thursday
Tuesday, Oct. 27, will bring partly cloudy skies and highs ranging from 72 to 76 degrees. A few isolated sprinkles are possible, although rain chances remain low at 5% to 15%.
Wednesday, Oct. 28, will be sunny and warmer, with highs between 79 and 81 degrees.
Thursday, Oct. 29, could be the warmest day of the week, with afternoon temperatures reaching 81 to 83 degrees.
Rain Chances Increase Friday
Friday, Oct. 30, will bring increasing cloud cover, with rain chances rising to 20% to 40% late in the day.
Temperatures will remain mild, with highs between 75 and 80 degrees and overnight lows ranging from 53 to 58 degrees.
Halloween Rain Could Affect Trick or Treating
Saturday, Oct. 31, is expected to bring more widespread showers across the Springfield area and surrounding southwest Missouri communities.
The National Weather Service forecasts a 40% to 60% chance of rain during the day, with afternoon highs ranging from 69 to 72 degrees.
Most heavier showers are expected to end by Saturday evening, although lighter rainfall could linger during trick or treating.
Temperatures after dark are expected to fall into the 52 to 56 degree range.
Families planning neighborhood trick or treating, Halloween festivals or outdoor gatherings should prepare for damp conditions and monitor updated forecasts.
The timing of Saturday's rainfall remains subject to change, and the outlook does not indicate that rain will continue throughout the entire evening.
Residents can follow updated forecasts at weather.gov/sgf .