Springfield, IL weather in July
Expect warm, oppressively humid weather with some rain in Springfield in July, with highs near 87°F and lows near 66°F. Rain falls on about 9 days. It is one of the warmest months in Springfield.
- Normal high
- 87°F
- Normal low
- 66°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 20
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 87°F | 86°F |
| Normal low | 66°F | 66°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 31% | 27% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:34 am / 8:30 pm | 5:56 am / 8:13 pm |
| Daylight | 14.9 h | 14.3 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical July day
- 6 am69°Fdew point 66°F
- 9 am78°Fdew point 67°F
- Noon83°Fdew point 67°F
- 3 pm85°Fdew point 67°F
- 6 pm82°Fdew point 67°F
- 9 pm74°Fdew point 68°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Springfield Capital Airport (4 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 67% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 20%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more9 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more20 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 3.9 in; a dry July brings about 2.4 in and a wet one about 5.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202012: average high 96°F
- Coolest July2009: average high 81°F
- Wettest July2016: 9.5 in
- Driest July2012: 0.3 in
- Highest reading104°F (July 7, 2012)
- Lowest reading48°F (July 28, 2013)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 84°F | 87°F | 85°F |
| Normal low | 63°F | 66°F | 64°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Daylight | 14.9 h | 14.7 h | 13.7 h |
Highs change by +3°F from June and -2°F into August.
How Springfield ranks in July
- Normal high198th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 8 in Illinois
- Wet days153rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days158th most of 340
What to pack for Springfield in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 87°F and about 20 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.7 hours of daylight and highs near 87°F
Heating and cooling
July has 1 heating degree days and 357 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Springfield in July?
The normal high is 87°F and the normal low is 66°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 104°F (most recently on July 7, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Springfield in July?
About 9 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.9 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2016 (9.5 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.3 in).
Is July a good time to visit Springfield?
July ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Springfield (52 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days and about 9 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Springfield Capital Airport (USW00093822), 3.7 mi NW of the city center, 594 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (724390-93822), 3.7 mi NW of the city center, 590 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.