Springfield, MO – Cool and mostly dry conditions are set to continue across Missouri as the week wraps up, with mild temperatures and a low chance of rain this weekend. Today’s forecast calls for highs ranging from 76 to 86 degrees and lows between 55 and 62 degrees, under partly cloudy skies.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, Missouri, Saturday’s weather will be similar, with temperatures peaking between 76 and 80 degrees. There’s a low probability (15-30%) of a shower or thunderstorm, particularly in southwest Missouri and southeast Kansas.
Rain chances increase as we head into Sunday through Tuesday. Springfield and surrounding areas, including Joplin, Branson, Rolla, and West Plains, may see rain accumulation of over an inch, with Springfield having the highest probability of over 2 inches of rain.
Next week’s outlook suggests a continued cool pattern, with temperatures rising slightly from Monday onward. Showers are possible on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, with rain chances peaking midweek at 50%. Highs are expected to reach the upper 80s by Wednesday, signaling a return to more typical August weather.