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West Plains, United States Snapshot 2026
Where is West Plains?
West Plains, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- West Plains
- Population
- 12.3K
- Elevation
- 306 m
- Coordinates
- 36.73°, -91.85°
West Plains is a city in United States with a population of approximately 12.3K. Average temperatures range from -1°C (30°F) in January to 32°C (90°F) in July. The best time to visit is May, June, September, October. The city sits at an elevation of 306 m above sea level.
Time in West Plains right now
Open full time & time zone page 15:53 53
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
IANA time zone
America/Chicago
Daylight saving
DST in effect
CST / CDT
Next DST change
November 1
backward -1h
Live weather in West Plains
Daylight in West Plains today
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Day length
14h 40m
Climate normals for West Plains
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Fair April
Good May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July
Fair August
Fair September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Fair December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / -1°C | 4°C / -5°C | 8days (99 mm) Wet | 6h Fair | 69% Muggy | 2.9 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 11°C / 1°C | 8°C / -3°C | 9days (101 mm) Wet | 6.8h Fair | 69% Muggy | 3.7 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 16°C / 6°C | 14°C / 2°C | 12days (136 mm) Wet | 7.7h Good | 67% Muggy | 5.3 High | Fair | View Details |
| April | 20°C / 10°C | 19°C / 7°C | 12days (155 mm) Wet | 8.7h Good | 69% Muggy | 6.1 High | Good | View Details |
| May best | 24°C / 15°C | 26°C / 15°C | 15days (163 mm) Wet | 9.7h Good | 76% Humid | 6.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 30°C / 20°C | 33°C / 21°C | 10days (90 mm) Wet | 11.9h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 7.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 32°C / 22°C | 36°C / 25°C | 10days (84 mm) Wet | 12h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 7.7 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| August | 31°C / 21°C | 34°C / 24°C | 11days (98 mm) Wet | 10.9h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 7.3 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| September best | 29°C / 18°C | 30°C / 19°C | 7days (69 mm) Good | 10.2h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 22°C / 12°C | 21°C / 11°C | 9days (93 mm) Wet | 8.2h Good | 67% Muggy | 4.6 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 15°C / 6°C | 12°C / 2°C | 7days (75 mm) Good | 7.1h Good | 70% Muggy | 3.3 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| December | 10°C / 2°C | 7°C / -2°C | 7days (74 mm) Good | 5.9h Fair | 71% Muggy | 2.7 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 7°C / -1°C . Feb: 11°C / 1°C . Mar: 16°C / 6°C . Apr: 20°C / 10°C . May: 24°C / 15°C . Jun: 30°C / 20°C . Jul: 32°C / 22°C . Aug: 31°C / 21°C . Sep: 29°C / 18°C . Oct: 22°C / 12°C . Nov: 15°C / 6°C . Dec: 10°C / 2°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 99 mm. Feb: 101 mm. Mar: 136 mm. Apr: 155 mm. May: 163 mm. Jun: 90 mm. Jul: 84 mm. Aug: 98 mm. Sep: 69 mm. Oct: 93 mm. Nov: 75 mm. Dec: 74 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 69%. Feb: 69%. Mar: 67%. Apr: 69%. May: 76%. Jun: 72%. Jul: 71%. Aug: 71%. Sep: 68%. Oct: 67%. Nov: 70%. Dec: 71%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 16 km/h . Feb: 17 km/h . Mar: 18 km/h . Apr: 19 km/h . May: 15 km/h . Jun: 13 km/h . Jul: 12 km/h . Aug: 12 km/h . Sep: 12 km/h . Oct: 15 km/h . Nov: 16 km/h . Dec: 16 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 5. Nov: UV 3. Dec: UV 3.
Frequently Asked Questions
West Plains has a population of approximately 12.3K.
The best months to visit West Plains are May, June, September, October, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
West Plains receives approximately 1237mm of rainfall annually across 117 rainy days.
West Plains is located in United States, in the Americas region.
West Plains sits at an elevation of 306 m (1,004 ft) above sea level.