Springfield, MO – The first week of October is bringing unseasonably warm and mostly dry conditions across southwest Missouri, with daytime highs climbing into the mid-to-upper 80s through the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, temperatures will remain well above the seasonal average of 71–76 degrees, with lows staying in the upper 50s to low 60s. While a very small chance of isolated showers exists for Thursday afternoon, forecasters note the probability is less than 10 percent.
Looking ahead, the outlook for October 8–14 continues to favor above-normal temperatures across the Ozarks. The latest Climate Prediction Center data indicates a 67 percent chance of warmer-than-average conditions during this period. There is also a weak signal for increased rainfall, which forecasters say would be welcome relief amid the region’s ongoing drought.
Normal highs for early to mid-October typically range from 69–74 degrees, with lows in the upper 40s to low 50s. Instead, much of Missouri will likely stay closer to late-summer warmth, prolonging dry conditions.
Residents are advised to continue monitoring weather updates and practicing water conservation as dry, warm weather lingers into mid-month.
