Springfield Weather History
Illinois · US States · Weather data 1976–today
Springfield sits 4428km from the equator, 180m above sea level. That combination gives it a climate with hot, humid summers, mild winters, and rain year round (Humid subtropical climate). Its record high is 38.8°C, set 2012-06-28, its record low -32.4°C, set 1985-01-20.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Springfield
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Springfield?
The highest temperature in this record for Springfield is 38.8°C, measured on 2012-06-28. That is a recorded daily value from Springfield's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Springfield?
The lowest temperature in this record for Springfield is -32.4°C, measured on 1985-01-20. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Springfield get a year?
Springfield averages 1008mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 113 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Springfield?
On 2021-08-21, 90.6mm fell on Springfield, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 9% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Springfield get a year?
Springfield averages 3233 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 8.9 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Springfield?
Across the summer months Springfield averages a daytime high near 28.5°C, while winter nights average -5.1°C. The seasons here are set from Springfield's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Springfield?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Springfield is 54 km/h, on 1979-10-31. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
