Springfield, Missouri Weather
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Springfield weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 3Overcast——81°61°—
- ThursdayJun 4Overcast20%—84°63°+3°
- FridayJun 5Light Drizzle30%—85°66°+1°
- SaturdayJun 6Light Drizzle43%—82°66°-3°
- SundayJun 7Light Showers66%—80°68°-2°
- MondayJun 8Heavy Showers64%0.93″84°67°+4°
- TuesdayJun 9Thunderstorm30%—89°70°+5°
Ozone at AQI 32. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 points). Overcast through the UV peak window (cloud cover ~61%) — afternoon ozone should stay flat.
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
Ozone × UV × Sky
Ozone at AQI 32. Overcast through the UV peak window (cloud cover ~61%) — afternoon ozone should stay flat.
- Present
- AQI 32
- UV peak
- 0.0 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- overcast
- Projected peak
- AQI 4
Trends
Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.
Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
A summer fog for fair, a winter fog for rain.
- Moonrise
- 4:34 AM
- Moonset
- 2:24 PM
- In sign
- ♑︎ Capricorn
Fireflies pulse through the magnolias
Springfield at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 7°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 30 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of June 4, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
SPC Convective Outlook
Storm Prediction Center — Springfield
SPC has placed Springfield in the General Thunderstorms category for severe thunderstorms tomorrow.
- TODAYNONENo severe risk
- TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
- DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms possible. Not severe, but capable of producing lightning and brief heavy rain.
Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July brings Springfield's peak heat with average temperatures around 78°F, while January delivers the year's coldest conditions at roughly 33°F. Precipitation follows its own pattern, with May receiving the most rainfall at 6.0 inches and February seeing the least at 2.4 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° | 2.4″ | 8 |
| February | 37° | 2.4″ | 8 |
| March | 46° | 3.7″ | 12 |
| April | 56° | 5.2″ | 17 |
| May | 66° | 6.0″ | 20 |
| June | 74° | 4.9″ | 16 |
| July | 78° | 3.9″ | 13 |
| August | 77° | 3.6″ | 12 |
| September | 70° | 4.5″ | 15 |
| October | 58° | 3.6″ | 12 |
| November | 46° | 3.6″ | 12 |
| December | 36° | 2.6″ | 9 |
Regional context
Springfield falls within the humid subtropical climate region, sharing temperature ranges, seasonal weather patterns, and growing conditions with other nearby cities in this climate zone.
Similar climates: St. Louis, MO, Kansas City, MO, Columbia, MO, Independence, MO, Lee's Summit, MO.
Naturalist notes
By late May, eastern redbuds finish their flowering cycle as their heart-shaped leaves reach full size.
Mid-April brings the return of ruby-throated hummingbirds from their winter migration south.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Springfield?
- Springfield's final spring frost usually occurs around mid-April, while the season's first frost typically arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Springfield?
- May receives the heaviest rainfall with approximately 6.0 inches on average; Springfield's total annual precipitation reaches roughly 47 inches.
- What is the warmest month in Springfield?
- July typically records the warmest temperatures, with averages around 78°F.
- What is the coldest month in Springfield?
- January brings the coldest temperatures, averaging approximately 33°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Springfield?
- Cool-season vegetables like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost in mid-April; warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait 1–2 weeks after that date.
- How many rainy days does Springfield get?
- Springfield experiences approximately 154 rainy days annually.
- What hardiness zone is Springfield?
- Springfield's USDA hardiness zone reflects its average minimum winter temperatures; the USDA's online zone lookup tool provides current zone information when you enter the city ZIP code.
Climate
Springfield, Missouri experiences a humid subtropical climate zone. Winter temperatures in January typically hover around 33°F, while July brings average temperatures of 78°F — creating a 45°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation in Springfield totals approximately 47 inches, distributed across roughly 154 rainy days throughout the year.
Location at 37.2°N latitude, along with proximity to large water bodies and local elevation, determines the natural rhythm here. These factors influence plant growth patterns, frost timing, and daily weather conditions.