Springfield, MO weather in July
Expect hot, oppressively humid weather with some rain in Springfield in July, with highs near 90°F and lows near 69°F. Rain falls on about 9 days. It is one of the warmest months in Springfield.
- Normal high
- 90°F
- Normal low
- 69°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 23
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 88°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 68°F | 69°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 31% | 28% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:56 am / 8:37 pm | 6:17 am / 8:21 pm |
| Daylight | 14.7 h | 14.1 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 am71°Fdew point 67°F
- 9 am79°Fdew point 68°F
- Noon85°Fdew point 67°F
- 3 pm87°Fdew point 67°F
- 6 pm84°Fdew point 67°F
- 9 pm76°Fdew point 68°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Springfield (6 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 70% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 18%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more15 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more23 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 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 2.1 in and a wet one about 5.7 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 98°F
- Coolest July2009: average high 84°F
- Wettest July2015: 9.2 in
- Driest July2012: 0.3 in
- Highest reading106°F (July 29, 2012)
- Lowest reading49°F (July 5, 1997)
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 | 85°F | 90°F | 89°F |
| Normal low | 65°F | 69°F | 67°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Daylight | 14.7 h | 14.4 h | 13.6 h |
Highs change by +5°F from June and -1°F into August.
How Springfield ranks in July
- Normal high153rd warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 7 in Missouri
- Wet days170th driest of 378
- Comfortable days182nd most of 340
What to pack for Springfield in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 90°F and about 23 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.4 hours of daylight and highs near 90°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 440 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Springfield in July?
The normal high is 90°F and the normal low is 69°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 106°F (July 29, 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 2015 (9.2 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.3 in).
Is July a good time to visit Springfield?
July ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Springfield (45 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day and about 15 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 (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.