Springfield weather by month
Average highs run from 44°F in January to 90°F in July, and January nights average 24°F. It gets 45 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 14 inches of snow. Expect about 40 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Nights drop below freezing about 95 times a year. The most comfortable months are June and September to October.
Best time to visit Springfield
For comfortable weather, go in June and September to October. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F | 24°F | 2.5 in | 4.4 in | 4 | 0 | 25 | cold |
| February | 50°F | 28°F | 2.4 in | 3.3 in | 5 | 0 | 20 | cool |
| March | 59°F | 36°F | 3.5 in | 2.0 in | 7 | 0 | 12 | cool |
| April | 68°F | 46°F | 4.7 in | 0.1 in | 7 | 0 | 3 | mild |
| May | 76°F | 56°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 0 | 0 | warm |
| June | 85°F | 65°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 6 | 0 | warm |
| July | 90°F | 69°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 15 | 0 | hot |
| August | 89°F | 67°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 14 | 0 | hot |
| September | 81°F | 59°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 4 | 0 | warm |
| October | 70°F | 47°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 2 | mild |
| November | 57°F | 36°F | 3.6 in | 0.6 in | 5 | 0 | 12 | cool |
| December | 47°F | 28°F | 2.6 in | 3.3 in | 5 | 0 | 22 | cold |
| Year | 68°F avg | 47°F avg | 44.7 in | 13.7 in | 71 | 40 | 95 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Springfield, MO (USW00013995), 5.8 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Springfield
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 36m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 43m. The earliest sunset comes around November 30 (4:55 pm) and the latest around June 24 (8:37 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 112 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 am | 5:19 pm | 9h 53m |
| February | 7:02 am | 5:52 pm | 10h 51m |
| March | 7:24 am | 7:20 pm | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:38 am | 7:48 pm | 13h 09m |
| May | 6:04 am | 8:14 pm | 14h 10m |
| June | 5:52 am | 8:34 pm | 14h 42m |
| July | 6:05 am | 8:32 pm | 14h 28m |
| August | 6:30 am | 8:04 pm | 13h 35m |
| September | 6:55 am | 7:20 pm | 12h 25m |
| October | 7:21 am | 6:35 pm | 11h 14m |
| November | 6:52 am | 5:02 pm | 10h 10m |
| December | 7:20 am | 4:56 pm | 9h 37m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Springfield with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Central Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Springfield getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.1°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Springfield.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Springfield?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 90°F and an average low of 69°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Springfield?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 24°F and highs of 44°F.
What is the rainiest month in Springfield?
May gets the most precipitation, 5.6 inches on average. February is the driest at 2.4 inches.
Does it snow in Springfield?
Yes. Springfield averages 14 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Springfield?
For comfortable weather, June and September to October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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