2025 Compare Cities Climate:
West Branch, IA vs Joplin, MO

Change Cities
Highlights
- Joplin has 27.7% more rainy days than West Branch.
- Joplin has 8.2% more Sunny Days than West Branch.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Joplin scores 4.3% better than West Branch
 West Branch, IAJoplin, MOUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4738
 Snowfall26  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock91106
 Sunny195  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9086
 Avg. Jan. Low13  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock10042443
Reviews for West Branch    1 Reviews

Located just off of Interstate 80, West Branch is home to several companies, including: US AutoForce, Altorfer, Inc. and Procter and Gamble. The city is currently  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of West Branch

Reviews for Joplin    22 Reviews

Wow, this content is dated. Here's an update on Joplin: The Joplin community is rapidly becoming an affordable, livable version of the urban lifestyle that offers  More

   |    Reply

Over 10 years ago

Joplin is inexpensive to live in however humidity is through the roof if you have a roof due to the threat of tornados here. Winters are mild but usually instead of  More

   |    Reply

Over 12 years ago

Winter lasts about 4 months and is fairly cold. Mostly cloudy and dreary with very little if any snow. Spring lasts about 6 weeks and has plenty of rain. Summer lasts  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Joplin


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.