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Missouri fall foliage
Among the 3 Missouri destinations we currently track, typical peak runs from about October 27 around Kansas City (900 ft) to about October 31 around Branson (720 ft).
2026 foliage season
Missouri fall foliage map
- Mostly green
- Starting to turn
- Moderate color
- Near peak
- Peak color
- Past peak
- Leaves down
Dots show the 3 Missouri destinations we track, colored by today’s estimated stage. Select one for its forecast, or open the full foliage map to check any city or ZIP code.
Peak calendar
Bars show the typical best-viewing window for each destination. The dark mark is the typical peak. The last column shows today’s estimated status.
Trees behind the color
Common questions
When is peak fall foliage in Missouri?
Among the 3 Missouri destinations we currently track, typical peak runs from about October 27 around Kansas City (900 ft) to about October 31 around Branson (720 ft). Timing can shift by about a week in either direction depending on the weather.
Where does fall color peak first in Missouri?
Kansas City is usually first among the Missouri destinations we track, with peak around October 27. Higher and more northern spots turn before lower and more southern ones.
Where is the latest fall color in Missouri?
Branson usually peaks last, around October 31. Branson is well to the south of the state’s other destinations we track, which is part of why its color comes late.
What trees give Missouri its fall color?
The biggest contributors at the destinations we track include northern red oak, shagbark hickory, sugar maple, bur oak, sassafras, and black gum.
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