Springfield, Mo. – Cooler weather will settle across southwest Missouri this week, with on-and-off rain chances keeping conditions unsettled through Thursday. Highs will hover in the 70s to low 80s, well below last week’s summer heat.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, the best chances for showers will be Monday and Thursday, particularly across far southwest Missouri and into southeast Kansas. Monday brings a 30–60% chance of rain, followed by another 50–80% chance Thursday as a stronger system moves in.
Cities including Joplin, Springfield, and Branson may see scattered showers, though heavier rain is more likely along the Missouri-Kansas border. Travelers on I-44 and Highway 65 could run into wet roads during the morning and evening commute on those days.
Tuesday and Wednesday look mostly dry, with highs near 80 and overnight lows dipping into the 50s, offering a cooler, comfortable stretch before rain returns late week. Residents should keep umbrellas and rain gear handy, especially if commuting or attending outdoor events.
Additional advisories may be issued later in the week as Thursday’s rain system develops.
Five Day Forecast for Springfield, MO
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, 80–88°, low 55–63°
- Monday: Showers possible, 70–76°, low 50–58° (30–60% chance)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, 77–80°, low 49–56° (20–40% chance of rain)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, 79–82°, low 56°
- Thursday: Rain likely, 68–74°, low 56–60° (50–80% chance)
