Climate of Springfield, Illinois, USA
Point-value climate at Springfield (Illinois, United States of America). Population approximately 134,715.
Located in Illinois, United States of America, Springfield has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 134,715. Monthly average temperatures range from -3.6°C / 25.5°F in January to 25.3°C / 77.5°F in July, with rainfall varying from 42 mm / 1.7 in (January) to 106 mm / 4.2 in (May) — about 931 mm / 36.7 in across the year. Springfield is the capital of Illinois. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Springfield's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3.6°C25.5°F | 42 mm1.7″ | Snowy |
| February | -0.7°C30.7°F | 46 mm1.8″ | Snowy |
| March | 5.9°C42.6°F | 81 mm3.2″ | — |
| April | 12°C53.6°F | 92 mm3.6″ | — |
| May | 18°C64.4°F | 106 mm4.2″ | — |
| June | 23.1°C73.6°F | 98 mm3.9″ | — |
| July | 25.3°C77.5°F | 92 mm3.6″ | — |
| August | 24°C75.2°F | 87 mm3.4″ | — |
| September | 19.9°C67.8°F | 80 mm3.1″ | — |
| October | 13.4°C56.1°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| November | 6.1°C43°F | 74 mm2.9″ | — |
| December | -0.4°C31.3°F | 66 mm2.6″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Springfield?
Springfield does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Springfield's warmest month is July at an average of 25.3°C / 77.5°F, and its driest month is January with about 42 mm / 1.7 in of rain.
What is the climate of Springfield?
Springfield, in Illinois, United States of America, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -3.6°C / 25.5°F in January to 25.3°C / 77.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 931 mm / 36.7 in, with the wettest month being May (106 mm / 4.2 in) and the driest January (42 mm / 1.7 in).
What is the average temperature in Springfield in July?
The average temperature in Springfield in July is 25.3°C / 77.5°F, with rainfall of about 92 mm / 3.6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Springfield?
The driest month in Springfield is January, with about 42 mm / 1.7 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -3.6°C / 25.5°F.
When is the wettest month in Springfield?
The wettest month in Springfield is May, with approximately 106 mm / 4.2 in of average monthly rainfall.