Springfield, Missouri climate
Springfield has mild stretches, but four comfortable months make the seasons part of the decision
Springfield’s climate ledger shows an 88°F average summer high, 41 days above 90°F, and a Very Good summer feel. Winter brings a 27°F or minus 3°C average low, 93 days below freezing, and a Moderate winter feel. Only four months are listed as comfortable, so the city is not a year round mild climate choice.
Humidity is 78 percent, solar exposure is 1,588 peak sun hours per year, air quality is Excellent, allergy levels are Poor, and modeled fine particle pollution is 5.5 micrograms per cubic meter for the 2021 to 2025 average. Best months are May, June, September, and October. February, January, and December are toughest. Heat risk is Moderate, drought risk Low, and weather volatility Moderate.
Living through the seasons
Summers are the easier season. Winter comfort deserves a closer look.
- Overall Comfort
- Moderate
2.3 / 5
- Average Summer High
- 88°F
- Days Above 90°F
- 41 days/year
- Summer Feel
- Very Good
Warm · 88°F
Good
3.4 / 5
- Average Winter Low
- 27°F / -3°C
- Days Below Freezing
- 93 days/year
- Winter Feel
- Moderate
Fair
Fair
1.9 / 5
The shape of the year
Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.
- Humidity
- 78%
- Comfortable Months
- 4 months
- Solar Exposure
- 1588 peak sun hrs/yr
Good
Poor
Fair
Air, allergies, and weather
Air quality and allergies shape day to day comfort. The best months and weather risks help with timing.
Air and allergies
- Air Quality
- Excellent
- Allergy Levels
- Poor
4.7 / 5
Current AQI
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Current PM2.5
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Timing and weather
- Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
- 5.5 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
- Best Months
- May, Jun, Sep, Oct
- Toughest Months
- Feb, Jan, Dec
- Heat Risk
- Moderate
- Drought Risk
- Low
- Weather Volatility
- Moderate
Good · 5.5 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
Good
3.3 / 5
Springfield in everyday life
Could Springfield work for you?
What may work well
- Springfield has a Very Good summer feel, Excellent air quality, Low drought risk, and a defined shoulder season in May, June, September, and October.
- The Park Board offers indoor and outdoor destinations that can help a household vary plans when weather changes.
- Modeled fine particle pollution is 5.5 micrograms per cubic meter for the 2021 to 2025 average.
What to think about
- Four comfortable months, 41 days above 90°F, and 93 days below freezing create a meaningful seasonal shift.
- Poor allergy levels and 78 percent humidity deserve home and outdoor planning.
- Moderate heat risk and High storm risk add weather preparation even with Low drought risk.
Before choosing Springfield through the seasons
Plan for the hot stretch
Review cooling, shade, ventilation, hydration, indoor alternatives, pharmacy and care routes, and the household’s comfort when temperatures rise above 90°F.
Plan for freezing days
Check heating, insulation, entry surfaces, parking, footwear, groceries, care travel, and indoor activities for the 93 days below freezing.
Keep air and allergies separate
Use Excellent air quality, Poor allergy levels, and 5.5 micrograms per cubic meter modeled fine particle pollution as separate questions for the home and household.
Review storm response
Place Moderate flood risk, High storm risk, Moderate heat risk, trees, drainage, power, alerts, and indoor shelter beside the home’s climate features.
Questions retirees ask
What are Springfield summers like?
The published average summer high is 88°F with 41 days above 90°F and a Very Good summer feel. Cooling, shade, ventilation, outdoor timing, allergies, and indoor alternatives matter.
What are Springfield winters like?
The average winter low is 27°F or minus 3°C, with 93 days below freezing and a Moderate winter feel. Heating, entry surfaces, parking, care routes, and indoor plans deserve review.
How many comfortable months does Springfield have?
The climate ledger lists four comfortable months. May, June, September, and October are the best listed months, while February, January, and December are toughest.
Is Springfield air quality good?
The air quality row is Excellent and modeled fine particle pollution is 5.5 micrograms per cubic meter for the 2021 to 2025 average. Allergy levels are Poor, so air quality and personal comfort should remain separate questions.
Does Springfield have a mild climate year round?
No. Springfield offers a Very Good summer feel, but 41 days above 90°F, 93 freezing days, four comfortable months, humidity, allergies, and storm planning create a real seasonal tradeoff.
Springfield may fit someone who welcomes a defined shoulder season and can make the home comfortable through hot, allergy prone, storm affected, and freezing periods. The climate decision is strongest after checking cooling, heating, entry, outdoor timing, and care routes. For Springfield’s climate plan, choose Save, Compare, or Find my fit.
Sources
Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.
Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.
- NASA POWER
Used for Overall Comfort, Summer Feel, Average Summer High, Days Above 90°F, Winter Feel, Average Winter Low, Days Below Freezing, Humidity, Comfortable Months, Solar Exposure, Best Months, Toughest Months, Allergy Levels, Heat Risk, Weather Volatility
- Open-Meteo / Copernicus CAMS
Used for Air Quality, Long-Term Fine-Particle Pollution
Checked 2026-05-18
- Federal Emergency Management Agency National Risk Index
Used for Drought Risk
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