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Current conditions at

Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)

Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.

Fair

54°F

12°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 30.23 in (1023.2 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill52°F (11°C)
Last update 20 Apr 3:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Columbus KS

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 72. Wind chill values as low as 42 early. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Breezy.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 72. Wind chill values as low as 42 early. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Breezy.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night
A chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Columbus KS
 37.17°N 94.83°W (Elev. 899 ft)
Last Update:
1:26 am CDT Apr 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am CDT Apr 20, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 26, 2026
 
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