What should you know about Springfield's weather?
- NWS office
- Springfield (SGF)
- Climate
- Humid subtropical
- Time zone
- CST/CDT
- Elevation
- 1,303 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.22° N, 93.30° W
- Nearest radar
- KSGF · Springfield NEXRAD · 6 mi
- County
- Greene County, MO
- Yearly rain
- 46.5 in
- Warmest month
- July · 78.1°F average
- Coldest month
- January · 33°F average
- Severe storm peak
- Apr to Jun
How much rain does Springfield get each month?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 43.4 | 48.2 | 57.9 | 67.4 | 75.3 | 84.0 | 88.2 | 88.0 | 80.8 | 69.2 | 57.0 | 45.7 |
| Low °F | 22.5 | 26.2 | 34.9 | 44.2 | 55.9 | 63.8 | 68.0 | 66.5 | 58.2 | 46.3 | 35.3 | 26.5 |
| Rain (in) | 2.44 | 2.42 | 3.72 | 5.20 | 6.05 | 4.94 | 3.87 | 3.57 | 4.45 | 3.60 | 3.61 | 2.64 |
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Rain (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43.4 | 22.5 | 2.44 |
| Feb | 48.2 | 26.2 | 2.42 |
| Mar | 57.9 | 34.9 | 3.72 |
| Apr | 67.4 | 44.2 | 5.20 |
| May | 75.3 | 55.9 | 6.05 |
| Jun | 84.0 | 63.8 | 4.94 |
| Jul | 88.2 | 68.0 | 3.87 |
| Aug | 88.0 | 66.5 | 3.57 |
| Sep | 80.8 | 58.2 | 4.45 |
| Oct | 69.2 | 46.3 | 3.60 |
| Nov | 57.0 | 35.3 | 3.61 |
| Dec | 45.7 | 26.5 | 2.64 |
SPRINGFIELD WBO, MO US · 1 mi away · NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991 to 2020
How bad was the January 2007 ice storm in Springfield?
The January 12 to 14, 2007 ice storm left over 200,000 southwest Missourians without power, according to NWS Springfield. The office itself measured one and a half inches of ice, and fourteen other counties along the I-44 corridor reported at least an inch. Outages on that scale had not been seen since the December 1987 ice storm. Much colder air followed, with lows falling into the single digits.
Where does Wilsons Creek flood in Springfield?
The first trouble spots are farm road crossings, according to the flood impact lists for the Wilson Creek gauges at and near Springfield. At 8 feet on the Wilson Creek at Springfield gauge, the low water crossing on FR 146 south of the Wilsons Creek bridge floods, and at 8.6 feet Farm Road 123 near Farm Road 146 becomes impassable. At 13 feet, the minor flood stage, water reaches the bridge on Scenic Road near the gauge. The Wilson Creek near Springfield gauge set its record crest of 10.16 feet on December 26, 2015.
How much snow does Springfield get?
Springfield averages 13.7 inches of snow a year under 1991 to 2020 normals. January is the snowiest month at 4.4 inches, with 3.3 inches in both February and December. March still averages 2.0 inches. Sleet and freezing rain can do more harm than the snow totals suggest, so check the hourly forecast for precipitation type when a winter storm nears.
How wet is Springfield in late spring?
May is the wettest month at 6.05 inches, and April adds 5.2 inches. Those two months bring nearly a quarter of the 46.5 inch yearly normal. The James River near Springfield set its record crest of 22.2 feet on June 19, 2015. At 20 feet on that gauge, flood waters reach the northbound Highway 65 off-ramp to the James River Freeway.
How close is the Springfield MO weather radar to the city?
Very close, since KSGF is about 6 miles from the city center. NWS Springfield, which issues the warnings for Greene County, is based at Springfield-Branson National Airport. NOAA notes that small storm-scale features are easily seen close to a radar. Use the loop to time storms crossing the city, and act on NWS Springfield warnings rather than the loop alone.
When should you check the Springfield radar?
Severe storm season
April to JuneAbout 52% of the county's 1996 to 2025 severe reports fall from April to June. Check the loop before a game at Hammons Field or a ride on the Frisco Highline Trail.
Freeze season
October 27 to April 9These are the median dates of the first fall and last spring 32°F freeze for Springfield under 1991 to 2020 normals. Frost forms on clear, calm nights with nothing on radar, so check the hourly low before planting or an early drive on Glenstone Avenue.
What else do people ask about the Springfield radar?
Which NWS office and radar cover Springfield?
NWS Springfield (SGF) issues forecasts and warnings for Springfield. The nearest NEXRAD radar is KSGF, about 6 miles from the city center.
How often does the radar on this page update?
The radar loop on this page updates every 5 minutes.
Is this page an official warning service?
No. It shows radar and forecasts only. For warnings, follow NWS Springfield and local emergency alerts.
Quick facts
- Radar: KSGF (Springfield NEXRAD), a new frame every 5 minutes
- Forecasts and warnings: NWS Springfield (SGF)
- Severe storms peak from April to June (NOAA Storm Events, 1996 to 2025)
- Local time: CST/CDT
- Radar: KSGF, a new frame every 5 minutes
- Warnings: NWS Springfield (SGF)
- Severe storms: April to June
- Local time: CST/CDT
Where does this data come from?
- NOAA NEXRAD radar via Iowa Environmental Mesonet
- National Weather Service, Springfield office
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991 to 2020: SPRINGFIELD WBO, MO US
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996 to 2025
- USGS Elevation Point Query Service
- GOES-East satellite imagery
- Open-Meteo forecast API
- OpenStreetMap contributors
- NWS Springfield: Historic ice storm of January 12 to 14, 2007
- NOAA NWPS: Wilson Creek at Springfield flood impacts
- NOAA NWPS: Wilson Creek near Springfield crests
- NOAA NWPS: James River near Springfield flood impacts and crests
- NOAA NCEI: 1991 to 2020 normals, Springfield
- NOAA NCEI: 1991 to 2020 annual normals, Springfield