Springfield, MO weather in May
In May, Springfield sees highs around 76°F and lows around 56°F: mild, with frequent rain. There are about 12 days with rain.
- Normal high
- 76°F
- Normal low
- 56°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 5.6 in total
- Muggy days
- 4
- dew point 65°F+
How May changes from start to finish
| May 1 | May 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 72°F | 81°F |
| Normal low | 51°F | 60°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 40% | 38% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:18 am / 8:02 pm | 5:54 am / 8:26 pm |
| Daylight | 13.7 h | 14.5 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 May day
- 6 am58°Fdew point 54°F
- 9 am66°Fdew point 56°F
- Noon71°Fdew point 56°F
- 3 pm73°Fdew point 56°F
- 6 pm71°Fdew point 56°F
- 9 pm64°Fdew point 56°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Springfield (6 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 58% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 33%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F13 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more4 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow12 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per May, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in May
Normal precipitation is 5.6 in; a dry May brings about 3.9 in and a wet one about 6.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 4 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How May varies from year to year
- Warmest May, 1991-20202018: average high 84°F
- Coolest May2020: average high 71°F
- Wettest May2019: 13.2 in
- Driest May2005: 1.5 in
- Highest reading93°F (May 27, 2018)
- Lowest reading31°F (May 3, 2005)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
May compared with April and June
| April | May | June | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 68°F | 76°F | 85°F |
| Normal low | 46°F | 56°F | 65°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 12 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 16 | 13 | 3 |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | 14.2 h | 14.7 h |
Highs change by +8°F from April and +9°F into June.
Nearby alternatives in May
- Warmer: Fort Smith, AR140 mi · high 81°F · 11 wet days
How Springfield ranks in May
- Normal high175th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 7 in Missouri
- Wet days294th driest of 378
- Comfortable days160th most of 339
What to pack for Springfield in May
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 12 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.2 hours of daylight and highs near 76°F
Heating and cooling
May has 86 heating degree days and 116 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 3% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Springfield in May?
The normal high is 76°F and the normal low is 56°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest May reading was 93°F (most recently on May 27, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Springfield in May?
About 12 days in May have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.6 in. The wettest May in 1991-2020 was in 2019 (13.2 in); the driest was in 2005 (1.5 in).
Is May a good time to visit Springfield?
May ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for Springfield (68 out of 100). It has about 13 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.