Springfield (IL) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Springfield experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to cold weather.
It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Springfield is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in July to a chilly 2°C in February.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -7°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Springfield has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1028 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The seasons in Springfield, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives high rainfall, with an average of 142 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 45 mm over 9 snowy/rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Springfield Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Springfield, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.3 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Springfield.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 78%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 65%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Springfield in the United States of America
Other facts from our historical weather data:The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
July has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 142 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 45 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 320 hours of sunshine.
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