Springfield, Illinois, United States Climate Change Severity

57
High
The current climate change severity in Springfield is High, with a 17.5% 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 Jun. (Historical Vs 2026) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100


Springfield Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2026)

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Historic
2026

Over the past 16 year(s), Springfield temperature has changed by around +18.4%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

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

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2026)

HistoricDays

Year 2026Days

Change

sunnySunny
2857
103.5%

cloudyCloudy
4713
-72.3%

rainyRainy
6543
-33.8%

snowySnowy
53
-40%

mistyMisty
010
100%

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 57 (within the High severity category). This suggests worsening climate conditions from the previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

57/100


High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2026, Springfield experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

+1.74 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

+14.68 %


Change in average humidity

-10.48 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

-21.51 %


Heatwave changed by

+1 Days


Coldwave changed by

-5 Days


Wind speeds changed by

+3.05 km/h


These indicators show that Springfield is experiencing a more volatile and extreme climate, reinforcing the need for urgent intervention to mitigate risks. As the severity score rises, focus must shift to adaptation and emergency preparedness.

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

Springfield Weather Forecast 30 Days (July - August 2026)
Springfield, Illinois, United States


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Thu. 30, Jul.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon27°/16°

Humidity Icon72%

Wind Icon12.2km/h
Fri. 31, Jul.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon24°/18°

Humidity Icon88%

Wind Icon22.3km/h
Sat. 1, Aug.
light rain showerRain Shower

Temperature Icon20°/18°

Humidity Icon97%

Wind Icon25.2km/h
Sun. 2, Aug.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon26°/16°

Humidity Icon84%

Wind Icon23.4km/h
Mon. 3, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon27°/14°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon11.2km/h
Tue. 4, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon28°/16°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon11.5km/h
Wed. 5, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon30°/20°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon15.1km/h
Thu. 6, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon28°/19°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon14.1km/h
Fri. 7, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon28°/19°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon15.6km/h
Sat. 8, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon29°/20°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon15.7km/h
Sun. 9, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon29°/20°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon16.6km/h
Mon. 10, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon29°/19°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon14.9km/h
Tue. 11, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon29°/19°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon16.1km/h
Wed. 12, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon28°/19°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon14km/h
Thu. 13, Aug.
moderate rain at timesRain

Temperature Icon28°/18°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon13.3km/h
Fri. 14, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain

Temperature Icon28°/18°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon14.9km/h
Sat. 15, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon27°/18°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon14.8km/h
Sun. 16, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon28°/18°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon14.8km/h
Mon. 17, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon28°/19°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon15.4km/h
Tue. 18, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon28°/18°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon13.5km/h
Wed. 19, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon28°/18°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon14.4km/h
Thu. 20, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon28°/19°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon15.8km/h
Fri. 21, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon27°/18°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon15.5km/h
Sat. 22, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon28°/17°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon14km/h
Sun. 23, Aug.
moderate rain at timesRain

Temperature Icon29°/18°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon15.9km/h
Mon. 24, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon29°/18°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon18.4km/h
Tue. 25, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon29°/19°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon16.3km/h
Wed. 26, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon29°/19°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon15.1km/h
Thu. 27, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain

Temperature Icon30°/19°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon15.5km/h
Fri. 28, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon29°/19°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon15.8km/h
Sat. 29, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain

Temperature Icon29°/19°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon15.7km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onWed. 5, Aug.

30°C


Low will be onMon. 3, Aug.

14°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onSat. 1, Aug.

97%


Low will be onThu. 30, Jul.

72%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onSat. 1, Aug.

25.2km/h


Low will be onMon. 3, Aug.

11.2km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onFri. 31, Jul.

20.5mm


Low will be onSun. 2, Aug.

0.02mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onThu. 30, Jul.

8.6


Low will be onFri. 31, Jul.

1.2