Springfield, Illinois, United States Climate Change Severity

62
Very High
The current climate change severity in Springfield is Very High, with a 26.2% worsening in the climate score compared to last 16 years. This suggests deteriorating conditions, with increasing negative impacts on weather patterns and environmental conditions.
Data: Jan. to Aug. (Historical Vs 2026) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100
°C

Springfield Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2026)

2026
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Historic
2026

Over the past 16 year(s), Springfield temperature has changed by around +14.3%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

Sunny
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
Misty
Data: Jan. to Aug. (Historical Vs 2026)

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2026)

HistoricDays

Year 2026Days

Change

sunnySunny
42116
176.1%
cloudyCloudy
5814
-75.8%
rainyRainy
9344
-52.6%
snowySnowy
53
-40%
mistyMisty
110
900%

Disclaimer: Other weather conditions not shown may affect the total day count.

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 16 years, Springfield has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 62 (within the Very High severity category). This suggests worsening climate conditions from the previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

62/100

Very High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2026, Springfield experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

+1.88 °C

Variation in annual rainfall

+10.4 %

Change in average humidity

-11.7 %

PM2.5 levels surged by

-14.97 %

Heatwave changed by

+9 Days

Coldwave changed by

-7 Days

Wind speeds changed by

+3.04 km/h

These indicators show a dramatic increase in volatility and worsening conditions. Springfield's Very High severity status requires urgent and immediate adaptation and mitigation strategies, particularly focused on managing extreme weather events, improving air quality, and ensuring water resources are adequate for the population.

Check how we calculate Climate Change Severity
Based on data from Jan. to Aug.

Springfield Weather Forecast 30 Days (September - October 2026)
Springfield, Illinois, United States

Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Mon. 28, Sep.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon24°/12°
Humidity Icon51%
Wind Icon11.9km/h
Tue. 29, Sep.
overcastOvercast
Temperature Icon28°/14°
Humidity Icon54%
Wind Icon16.2km/h
Wed. 30, Sep.
overcastOvercast
Temperature Icon31°/21°
Humidity Icon42%
Wind Icon28.4km/h
Thu. 1, Oct.
light rain showerRain Shower
Temperature Icon26°/16°
Humidity Icon76%
Wind Icon27km/h
Fri. 2, Oct.
overcastOvercast
Temperature Icon18°/12°
Humidity Icon67%
Wind Icon26.3km/h
Sat. 3, Oct.
overcastOvercast
Temperature Icon15°/11°
Humidity Icon68%
Wind Icon15.8km/h
Sun. 4, Oct.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon22°/13°
Humidity Icon79%
Wind Icon31km/h
Mon. 5, Oct.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon15°/8°
Humidity Icon52%
Wind Icon35.3km/h
Tue. 6, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon22°/12°
Humidity Icon69%
Wind Icon20.7km/h
Wed. 7, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon21°/11°
Humidity Icon67%
Wind Icon17.9km/h
Thu. 8, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon22°/10°
Humidity Icon61%
Wind Icon16.2km/h
Fri. 9, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon22°/11°
Humidity Icon65%
Wind Icon17.4km/h
Sat. 10, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon22°/11°
Humidity Icon66%
Wind Icon17km/h
Sun. 11, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon21°/11°
Humidity Icon68%
Wind Icon20.4km/h
Mon. 12, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon20°/10°
Humidity Icon70%
Wind Icon19.8km/h
Tue. 13, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon19°/10°
Humidity Icon67%
Wind Icon24.2km/h
Wed. 14, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon19°/10°
Humidity Icon66%
Wind Icon22.5km/h
Thu. 15, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon17°/9°
Humidity Icon67%
Wind Icon22.5km/h
Fri. 16, Oct.
moderate rain at timesRain
Temperature Icon17°/7°
Humidity Icon62%
Wind Icon21km/h
Sat. 17, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon17°/8°
Humidity Icon60%
Wind Icon22.1km/h
Sun. 18, Oct.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain
Temperature Icon17°/7°
Humidity Icon62%
Wind Icon22.3km/h
Mon. 19, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon16°/7°
Humidity Icon65%
Wind Icon21.4km/h
Tue. 20, Oct.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain
Temperature Icon19°/8°
Humidity Icon64%
Wind Icon24.8km/h
Wed. 21, Oct.
moderate rain at timesRain
Temperature Icon19°/9°
Humidity Icon62%
Wind Icon23.5km/h
Thu. 22, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon19°/9°
Humidity Icon67%
Wind Icon22.7km/h
Fri. 23, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon19°/9°
Humidity Icon66%
Wind Icon21.6km/h
Sat. 24, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon17°/9°
Humidity Icon67%
Wind Icon22.1km/h
Sun. 25, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon17°/9°
Humidity Icon69%
Wind Icon22.5km/h
Mon. 26, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon16°/8°
Humidity Icon69%
Wind Icon22.8km/h
Tue. 27, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon15°/6°
Humidity Icon69%
Wind Icon20.4km/h
Wed. 28, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon14°/6°
Humidity Icon71%
Wind Icon21.2km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onWed. 30, Sep.

31°C

Low will be onTue. 27, Oct.

6°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onSun. 4, Oct.

79%

Low will be onWed. 30, Sep.

42%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onMon. 5, Oct.

35.3km/h

Low will be onMon. 28, Sep.

11.9km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onThu. 1, Oct.

7.9mm

Low will be onSat. 3, Oct.

0.2mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onWed. 30, Sep.

6.1

Low will be onThu. 1, Oct.

0.7

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