When Will Fall Colors Get Good in Missouri? See the Peak Dates

If you ask me now, I'd say that Fall is my favorite season. If you ask me in late winter, I'd probably say Spring. I do love when the Fall colors begin to get good in Missouri and I've found some helpful maps to figure out when that will be.

Explore Fall has just recently released their 2024 version of their Fall Foliage Map. Here are the dates to watch and when to expect leaves to begin their change to Fall in Missouri. Yellow on the map represents low color while orange is moderate.

October 10, 2024

By early October, you can begin to see the Fall colors begin to take effect in Missouri.

October 18, 2024

Mid to late October is the beginning of the prime time for good Fall leaf action in Missouri.

November 1, 2024

By the first of November, all of Missouri will be at or near the peak of Fall leaf color goodness. Depending on moisture, temperatures and other weather factors, you'll see the colors fade and give way to preparations for winter by mid-November.

I highly recommend the Explore Fall color change tool if you'd like to see the best time to see Fall colors where you happen to be.