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Springfield weather in January (Missouri, United States of America)

Looking to travel to Springfield in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Springfield generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 6°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -5°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Springfield in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 7 days of snow/rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 169 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Springfield. April, May, June, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Springfield climate page with graphs.

 

Springfield, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 23%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 53 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
HumidityHumidity 67%  
SunshineSunshine 169 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 53%  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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