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Current conditions at

Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)

Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.

Light Rain

75°F

24°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.15 in (1020.0 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Aug 1:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Riverton KS

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 78 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 77 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 78. North wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Labor Day
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 78. North wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Riverton KS
 37.11°N 94.8°W (Elev. 850 ft)
Last Update:
1:44 pm CDT Aug 31, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm CDT Aug 31, 2025-6pm CDT Sep 6, 2025
 
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