Springfield, IL Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
72°F
Light Rain
Rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 72. South southeast wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 72°F | Light Rain | 18 mph SSE | 84% |
| Tonight | 55°F | Rain | 12 to 17 mph S | 80% |
| Wednesday | 60°F | Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 10 to 14 mph SW | 12% |
| Wednesday Night | 45°F | Mostly Cloudy | 9 mph SW | 1% |
| Thursday | 61°F | Mostly Sunny | 7 to 12 mph WSW | 4% |
| Thursday Night | 44°F | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain | 6 mph NW | 22% |
| Friday | 56°F | Mostly Cloudy | 6 to 9 mph NNW | 12% |
| Friday Night | 38°F | Mostly Cloudy | 1 to 8 mph N | 4% |
| Saturday | 54°F | Mostly Sunny | 1 to 5 mph NW | 1% |
| Saturday Night | 36°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 mph W | 1% |
| Sunday | 60°F | Sunny | 2 to 8 mph W | 7% |
| Sunday Night | 36°F | Mostly Clear | 2 to 6 mph WNW | 5% |
| Monday | 64°F | Sunny | 2 to 9 mph SW | 2% |
| Monday Night | 41°F | Mostly Clear | 3 to 7 mph WSW | 1% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Springfield, IL
Last spring frost
Apr 14
First fall frost
Oct 20
Growing season
187 days
Hardiness zone
6a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Springfield Capital Ap, Il (2.6 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.