Joplin Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Joplin get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Joplin in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Joplin averages 7.8 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Waco 4N (24.3 km away). Snow season usually runs Dec through Mar, and Dec is the snowiest month (2.7 in). A typical winter brings about 3.2 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 1.1 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Joplin get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Joplin in the last 72 hours (checked Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Refreshing…
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Storm-total reports from NWS spotters, CoCoRaHS observers and official stations. Preliminary — totals can rise as later reports arrive.
Joplin snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Joplin yet this season.
Average snowfall in Joplin
That is more snow than 15% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Missouri average of 11.9 inches.
Station: Waco 4N (NOAA USC00238664), elevation 274 m, 24.3 km from Joplin. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Joplin
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Joplin today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Joplin from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Joplin get a year?
On average 7.8 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Waco 4N.
What is the snowiest month in Joplin?
Dec, with an average of 2.7 inches.
Why do snowfall totals differ between nearby towns?
Elevation, distance from the coast or lakes, and narrow snow bands can change totals by several inches within a few miles. Reports are also taken at different times during a storm.