Springfield, MO weather in January
In January, Springfield sees highs around 44°F and lows around 24°F: chilly, with some rain and some snow. There are about 8 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 4.4 in. It is one of the coldest months in Springfield.
- Normal high
- 44°F
- Normal low
- 24°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 2.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 4.4 in
- snow on the ground 5 days
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 44°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 25°F | 25°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 26% | 26% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:27 am / 5:06 pm | 7:16 am / 5:36 pm |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | 10.3 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 January day
- 6 am29°Fdew point 23°F
- 9 am31°Fdew point 24°F
- Noon38°Fdew point 26°F
- 3 pm41°Fdew point 26°F
- 6 pm36°Fdew point 25°F
- 9 pm33°Fdew point 25°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Springfield (6 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 55% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 42%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow8 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below25 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more5 of 31
Average days per January, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in January
Normal precipitation is 2.5 in; a dry January brings about 1.3 in and a wet one about 3.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 4.4 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How January varies from year to year
- Warmest January, 1991-20202006: average high 56°F
- Coolest January2010: average high 36°F
- Wettest January2005: 6.7 in
- Driest January2011: 0.3 in
- Highest reading74°F (January 11, 2017)
- Lowest reading-10°F (January 6, 2014)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
January compared with December and February
| December | January | February | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 47°F | 44°F | 50°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 24°F | 28°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | 9.9 h | 10.8 h |
Highs change by -3°F from December and +6°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Warmer: Fort Smith, AR140 mi · high 51°F · 8 wet days
- Drier: Lee's Summit, MO131 mi · high 38°F · 5 wet days
- Cooler: Lee's Summit, MO131 mi · high 38°F · 5 wet days
How Springfield ranks in January
- Normal high224th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 7 in Missouri
- Wet days142nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days178th most of 339
What to pack for Springfield in January
- A warm jacket – lows near 24°F, highs near 44°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 8 days
- Waterproof boots – about 4.4 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 25 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
January has 953 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 16% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Springfield in January?
The normal high is 44°F and the normal low is 24°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was -10°F (most recently on January 6, 2014).
Does it rain a lot in Springfield in January?
About 8 days in January have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.5 in. The wettest January in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (6.7 in); the driest was in 2011 (0.3 in).
Does it snow in Springfield in January?
Yes. Normal snowfall in January is 4.4 in, and snow covers the ground on about 5 days.
Is January a good time to visit Springfield?
January ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Springfield (38 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. 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 (USW00013995), 5.8 mi WNW of the city center, 1,278 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Springfield-Branson Regional Airport (724400-13995), 5.3 mi WNW of the city center, 1,262 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.