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Springfield, MO climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's. The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 89.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 21.80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 23 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 21 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Springfield is 44.97 Inches. Rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is June with an average rainfall of 5.02 Inches.
| Month | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21.8°F | 41.6°F |
| Feb | 26.4°F | 47.7°F |
| Mar | 34.9°F | 57.8°F |
| Apr | 43.6°F | 67.7°F |
| May | 53.4°F | 75.9°F |
| Jun | 62.2°F | 84.6°F |
| Jul | 67.1°F | 89.9°F |
| Aug | 65.6°F | 89.5°F |
| Sept | 57.4°F | 81.2°F |
| Oct | 46.1°F | 70.6°F |
| Nov | 35.3°F | 56.4°F |
| Dec | 25.9°F | 45.5°F |
Springfield's coldest month is January when the average temperature overnight is 21.8°F. In July, the warmest month, the average day time temperature rises to 89.9°F.
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| Jan | 2.11in. |
| Feb | 2.28in. |
| Mar | 3.82in. |
| Apr | 4.31in. |
| May | 4.57in. |
| Jun | 5.02in. |
| Jul | 3.56in. |
| Aug | 3.37in. |
| Sept | 4.83in. |
| Oct | 3.47in. |
| Nov | 4.46in. |
| Dec | 3.17in. |
The driest month in Springfield is January with 2.11 inches of precipitation, and with 5.02 inches June is the wettest month.
| Month | Sunshine Hours |
|---|---|
| Jan | 50% |
| Feb | 52% |
| Mar | 56% |
| Apr | 59% |
| May | 60% |
| Jun | 65% |
| Jul | 71% |
| Aug | 71% |
| Sept | 67% |
| Oct | 64% |
| Nov | 52% |
| Dec | 48% |
Sunshine hours refers to the amount sunshine there is during the hours of daylight. A higher percentage means there is more sunshine through the day and a lower percentage will indicate that it is probably cloudier. Sunshine hours are important when you are planning your vacation.
The Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center
2400 S. Scenic Ave
Springfield, MO 65807
417.891.1515
The Friends of the Garden mission is to "inspire the discovery, understanding and appreciation of nature by creating and maintaining gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park and by supporting the mission of the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center and Park Board."