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Springfield weather

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NWSNational Blend (NBM)
76°
Clear
Feels 80° · Wind 4 mph · Humidity 43%
AmericanNOAA GFS
78°
Clear
Feels 80° · Wind 5 mph · Humidity 34%
EuropeanECMWF
75°
Clear
Feels 78° · Wind 5 mph · Humidity 45%

Latest for Springfield: NWS (National Blend (NBM)): 76° Clear · American (NOAA GFS): 78° Clear · European (ECMWF): 75° Clear.

The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around Springfield and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

7-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split

Springfield, IL is at its warmest in Jun (average highs near 84°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 25°F), with roughly 36 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Springfield right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

Springfield climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
38°
25°
Feb
50°
29°
Mar
55°
35°
Apr
65°
45°
May
77°
56°
Jun
84°
65°
Jul
84°
67°
Aug
83°
66°
Sep
79°
60°
Oct
68°
49°
Nov
54°
38°
Dec
45°
31°

Which forecast is most accurate in the US?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
Behind Apple Weather, Windy
88
/100rank #1
85±1.5°F96±1.2 mph8592% hitECMWF — European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
Behind Windy & many free apps
74
/100rank #2
82±1.8°F92±2.6 mph5374% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 40 cities. Lower error means a higher score. The apps you know (AccuWeather, Apple Weather, The Weather Channel) are built on these models.

Common questions

What's the weather in Springfield today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Springfield today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Springfield today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Springfield and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Springfield?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Springfield forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Springfield?
Jun is typically the warmest month in Springfield, with average highs around 84°F.
How cold does Springfield get?
The coldest month in Springfield is Jan, when overnight lows average about 25°F.
How much rain does Springfield get?
Springfield sees roughly 36 in of precipitation a year, with Jul usually the wettest month.

The forecasts Americans check

The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.

NWSNational Weather Service
Open model · shown above ✓AWAccuWeather
Closed model · open ↗↗TWCThe Weather Channel
Closed model · open ↗↗

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