Mingo National Wildlife Refuge, MO

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Battleshell Lake surrounded by bottomland forest at Mingo National Wildlife Refuge
Battleshell Lake surrounded by bottomland forest at Mingo National Wildlife Refuge — Photo by USFWSmidwest, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Today’s Forecast:

☀
36°F
High: 36° | Low: 26°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KPOF
Observed at: 9:40 pm CST on 11/13/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: 64%
Tonight:Mostly clear, with a low around 26. North northwest wind around 2 mph.
Saturday:Sunny. High near 52, with temperatures falling to around 47 in the afternoon. North northeast wind around 2 mph.
Saturday Night:Mostly clear. Low around 24, with temperatures rising to around 26 overnight. North northeast wind around 1 mph.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Excellent
  90 /100

Ideal conditions for hiking. Comfortable temperature (high near 52°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Ideal conditions for hiking. Comfortable temperature (high near 55°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

🚲 Biking

Good
  82 /100

Ideal conditions for biking. Comfortable temperature (high near 52°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 87/100
Ideal conditions for biking. Comfortable temperature (high near 55°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

🛶 Paddling

Not Recommended
  23 /100

Not Recommended for paddling. High near 52°F. Temperatures outside comfort limits (52°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 23/100
Not Recommended for paddling. High near 55°F. Temperatures outside comfort limits (55°F).

🐟 Fishing

Excellent
  92 /100

Ideal conditions for fishing. Comfortable temperature (high near 52°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Ideal conditions for fishing. Comfortable temperature (high near 55°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

About Mingo National Wildlife Refuge

The visitor center, refuge trails, permitted cycling roads, canoe waters and designated fishing areas create different weather decisions within one practical trip.

Planning an Outing

Begin with road and boardwalk flooding, water depth, fog, heat, insects and management closure. Check the exact facility notice before committing to this the visitor center, refuge trails, permitted cycling roads, canoe waters and designated fishing areas.

Destination-Specific Access

Bikes use vehicle roads year-round and the Ditches 3–4 loop plus Ditch 6 Service Road March 1–September 30; nature trails and levees are closed to bikes.

Weather Tips

  • Within the visitor center, refuge trails, permitted cycling roads, canoe waters and designated fishing areas, honor posted wet-trail closures and keep bicycles off hiking-only routes.

Nearby Towns and Areas

  • Swampwalk
  • Bluff Road
  • Ozark Highlands Auto Tour
  • Mingo River
  • Monopoly Marsh

Adjust the Day to the Forecast

Move to shore or a short protected trail when wind, waves, flow or access is unsuitable; otherwise, replace natural-surface riding with a paved route when trails are closed.

7-Day Forecast

☀
36°F
High: 36° | Low: 26°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KPOF
Observed at: 9:40 pm CST on 11/13/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: 64%
Sat ☀
52° 24°
0%
Sun ⛅
55° 26°
0%
Mon ☀
59° 26°
0%
Tue ☀
60° 28°
0%
Wed ☀
63° 35°
0%
Thu ⛅
65° 42°
3%
Fri ⛅
70° --°
7%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

52° Sat 55° Sun 59° Mon 60° Tue 63° Wed 65° Thu 70° Fri

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

24° Sat 26° Sun 26° Mon 28° Tue 35° Wed 42° Thu 50° Fri

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 80 Sat 100 Sun 100 Mon 100 Tue 100 Wed 100 Thu 100 Fri
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 13, 2026 11:23 pm CST

Weather by Season

Winter

Freezing rain and rapid thaw can complicate insects and management closure; verify the operating surface before committing to a full day.

Spring

Warm, humid air can arrive ahead of severe storms, making water depth the deciding factor for a spring outing.

Summer

Thunderstorms can change road and boardwalk flooding faster than the daily temperature suggests; leave exposed terrain at the first warning.

Fall

Dry spells may improve surfaces until a cold front renews fog; carry layers and preserve an early turnaround option.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Local climate: This local planning area has an annual average temperature near 59–61°F, receives about 47–51 inches of precipitation and records typically 4–9 inches.
  • Wettest season: Spring and early summer.
  • Driest season: Late summer into early fall.
  • Annual average temperature: Near 59–61°f.
  • Annual snowfall: Typically 4–9 inches.