Springfield weather
At 9:45 PM local time it was cloudy and 15°C (59°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM (1.4 mm total). Best months for weather: Apr–Oct. Springfield sits 185 m (607 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Springfield, Illinois, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 4%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM (1.4 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–OctOff season Dec–Mar
About Springfield weather
Is it raining in Springfield right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 15° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM (1.4 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Springfield this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 12–24° and lows of 9–17°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Springfield lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Springfield?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Springfield weather by month
When is the best time to visit Springfield?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Springfield is Apr–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 1°C (34°F) in January to 30°C (86°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Springfield?
May is the wettest month, with about 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 54 mm (2.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Springfield?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 19°C (67°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 1°C (34°F) and lows of -8°C (18°F).
Does Springfield have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is May at about 117 mm (4.6 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months