Springfield (MO) Climate by Month
Springfield experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from very 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 day and 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 very warm 31°C in July to a chilly 6°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -5°C in January.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Springfield has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1233 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The seasons in Springfield, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, May, receives high rainfall, with an average of 153 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 53 mm over 7 snowy/rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.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 4.8 hours.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Springfield.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Springfield in the United States of America
During the months of May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 153 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 53 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 322 hours of sunshine.
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