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Springfield, MO Weather: 77° Weekend Before Cooling, Oct. 24-27
Springfield, MO – A stretch of unusually mild feeling October weather will continue across Springfield and the surrounding Ozarks through Saturday, October 24, with afternoon temperatures reaching the
By Nora Whitfield · 2026-10-21T09:21:40.597Z
Springfield, MO – A stretch of unusually mild feeling October weather will continue across Springfield and the surrounding Ozarks through Saturday, October 24, with afternoon temperatures reaching the upper 70s before a gradual cooldown develops early next week. Residents across Greene County and neighboring southwest Missouri communities can expect several days of sunshine, comfortable afternoons and cooler overnight conditions.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, temperatures are forecast to climb to approximately 77 degrees Thursday, 76 degrees Friday and 77 degrees Saturday. Mostly sunny skies are expected through the first half of the weekend, extending a period of dry and pleasant fall weather across the region.
The warmer conditions coincide with a broader atmospheric pattern across the central United States, where an expanding upper level ridge is supporting above normal temperatures heading into the weekend.
While portions of the western United States face unsettled weather and heavy rainfall, southwest Missouri's immediate forecast remains largely dry.
Five Day Springfield Weather Outlook Wednesday 10/21: Mostly sunny skies are expected, with afternoon temperatures reaching approximately 74 degrees. Wind chill values could be as low as 47 degrees early in the morning. Southeast winds around 6 mph will become calm during the afternoon. Wednesday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures falling to approximately 50 degrees and calm winds.
Thursday 10/22: Sunny skies return, with temperatures climbing to approximately 77 degrees. Early morning wind chill values could fall near 50 degrees before temperatures rise through the morning. Winds will remain calm. Thursday night will be clear, with temperatures dropping to approximately 52 degrees and southeast winds developing near 5 mph after midnight.
Friday 10/23: Another sunny afternoon is expected, with temperatures reaching approximately 76 degrees. The dry weather pattern will continue, providing favorable conditions for outdoor activities throughout Springfield and surrounding communities. Friday night will become partly cloudy, with temperatures falling to around 53 degrees.
Saturday 10/24: Mostly sunny skies will continue, with temperatures reaching approximately 77 degrees. The afternoon should provide another opportunity for outdoor recreation, fall festivals and weekend activities. Saturday night will become mostly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to approximately 53 degrees.
Sunday 10/25: Partly sunny skies are expected, with afternoon temperatures again reaching approximately 77 degrees. Sunday night will become mostly cloudy, with temperatures falling to approximately 52 degrees. The extended forecast indicates that mild conditions will continue through the weekend before a cooler pattern begins developing.
Cooler Temperatures and Rain Chances Ahead The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies Monday, with temperatures near 74 degrees.
By Tuesday, afternoon temperatures are expected to fall to approximately 68 degrees, with a chance of showers returning to the forecast.
Looking farther ahead, NOAA's Climate Prediction Center outlook for October 28 through November 3 favors above normal temperatures across southwest Missouri, while precipitation also leans above normal.
These extended outlooks describe regional probabilities rather than guaranteed rainfall or specific daily temperatures.
For Springfield residents, the immediate forecast points toward a warm and mostly dry weekend, followed by cooler conditions and possible showers early next week.