Springfield, IL 62701 has a humid continental climate with hot and humid summers, cold and often snowy winters, and four distinct seasons. The city's average annual temperature is around 51°F (10.5°C). In the summer months, temperatures can reach up to 92°F (33.3°C) while in the winter they can dip as low as 15°F (-9.4°C). Rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year with yearly precipitation averaging around 38 inches (97 cm). Snowfall averages about 28 inches (71 cm) each year, making it a great place for winter activities like skating and skiing.
Springfield (zip 62701), Illinois gets 38 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Springfield (zip 62701) averages 18 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 198 sunny days per year in Springfield (zip 62701). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Springfield (zip 62701) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 104 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 38 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 18 inches of snow a year