Joplin, Montana has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 29.7 °F (low) to 55.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 10.7 Inches. Joplin is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Sep.11 - Sep. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.3 °F | 30.8 °F | 0.35 in. |
| February | 10.7 °F | 34.0 °F | 0.29 in. |
| March | 19.0 °F | 43.1 °F | 0.35 in. |
| April | 29.0 °F | 55.1 °F | 0.79 in. |
| May | 38.5 °F | 65.1 °F | 1.6 in. |
| June | 46.4 °F | 73.0 °F | 2.54 in. |
| July | 52.0 °F | 82.7 °F | 1.18 in. |
| August | 50.5 °F | 82.5 °F | 1.05 in. |
| September | 41.8 °F | 71.6 °F | 1.08 in. |
| October | 30.4 °F | 56.9 °F | 0.67 in. |
| November | 19.4 °F | 41.8 °F | 0.52 in. |
| December | 10.7 °F | 32.5 °F | 0.32 in. |
| Annual | 29.7 °F | 55.8 °F | 10.74 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep.11 - Sep. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | Over 180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4a : -30°F to -25°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4a : -30°F to -25°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |