Springfield Weather in February (1981–2025)

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February at a Glance in Springfield

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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4.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
-6.0°C
Avg Temp
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-1.0°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
49 mm
Avg Humidity
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82%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.7 m/s
Avg Solar
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2.8
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-12.4°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌦️Some rain💨Breezy💦Humid air

Springfield February Weather Overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Springfield, with average highs near 4.1°C and lows around -6°C (mean -1°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 49 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

Springfield February Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Springfield. Across 45 years of records, the warmest February in Springfield was 2017 — when the month averaged 5.3°C — while the coldest was 2014 at -7.6°C. Typical February days reach 4.1°C with nights near -6°C. The long-term February temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp-1.7°C→-0.9°C+0.8°C
Max Temp3.7°C→4.8°C+1.1°C
Min Temp-7.0°C→-6.6°C+0.4°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp0°C/decade →
Max Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Min Temp-0.1°C/decade ↘

Distribution of Avg Temp

-8.0°C–-4.5°C7 yr (16%)
-4.5°C–-1.0°C14 yr (31%)
-1.0°C–2.5°C19 yr (42%)
2.5°C–6.0°C5 yr (11%)

Springfield February Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the drier months in Springfield, averaging 49 mm of rainfall. The wettest February on record was 2018 with 151 mm, while the driest was 2024 at 9 mm.

Springfield February Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Springfield during February averages 82%. The most humid February was 1982 at 91%, and the least humid was 2006 at 74%.

Springfield February Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

February receives about 2.8 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Springfield. The sunniest February was 2024 at 3.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1998 and 2018 at 2.3.

Springfield February Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Springfield during February is 3.7 m/s. The windiest February was 1981 at 4.5 m/s, while the calmest was 1983 at 2.9 m/s.

What February Feels Like in Springfield

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Freezing
Morning
🌞
Cold
Afternoon
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Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How February Ranks in Springfield

🥶2nd coolest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️9th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

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Springfield February Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp-2.0°C0.3°C-0.8°C-1.5°C-0.9°C+1.1°C
Avg High3.0°C5.2°C4.3°C3.6°C4.7°C+1.7°C
Avg Low-7.0°C-4.5°C-5.9°C-6.6°C-6.4°C+0.6°C
Avg Rain43 mm50 mm50 mm55 mm45 mm+2 mm

Extreme February Records in Springfield

🔥Warmest February23.9°C2024
🧊Coldest February-29.7°C1982
🌧️Wettest February151 mm2018
🏜️Driest February9 mm2024
🌬️Windiest February4.5 m/s1981

Key Insights for February

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February temperatures in Springfield have risen by about 0.8°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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February has ranged from a record low of -29.7°C (1982) to a record high of 23.9°C (2024).

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Rainfall in February is one of the drier months, averaging 49 mm, with a wettest year of 151 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.1°C per decade while lows fell 0.1°C per decade, widening the gap between day and night.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Springfield?

A quieter season to visit Springfield

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of June and September tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Springfield. That said, February — with days averaging 4.1°C and nights around -6°C (mean -1°C) and moderate rainfall (49 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Springfield's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Springfield Weather in February — In Depth

☀️ February climate overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Springfield, with average highs near 4.1°C and lows around -6°C (mean -1°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 49 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in February

February averages 49 mm of rainfall in Springfield, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest February on record saw 151 mm (2018), and the driest just 9 mm (2024). Humidity sits around 82% and average wind speed is 3.7 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2.8 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How February has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average February temperatures have risen by about 0.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 3.7°C to 4.8°C and overnight lows from -7°C to -6.6°C over the same span.
February Weather in Springfield, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20254.0°C-1.1°C-6.1°C19.4°C-18.9°C11 mm76%3.8 m/s2.8
202410.4°C4.1°C-2.1°C23.9°C-12.3°C9 mm78%3.6 m/s3.5
20238.7°C2.5°C-3.6°C18.1°C-14.4°C68 mm76%3.9 m/s3.1
20223.1°C-3.1°C-9.2°C15.2°C-22.5°C84 mm83%4 m/s3
2021-2.1°C-7.1°C-12.2°C14.6°C-26.6°C40 mm88%3.7 m/s2.6
20204.0°C-0.5°C-5.0°C18.1°C-18.8°C60 mm84%3.5 m/s2.4
20193.1°C-1.8°C-6.7°C15.8°C-13.7°C55 mm85%4 m/s2.4
2018 🌧️5.2°C-0.1°C-5.4°C18.1°C-14.8°C151 mm78%3.9 m/s2.3
2017 🔥11.2°C5.3°C-0.6°C21.4°C-9.6°C13 mm75%3.8 m/s3
20165.4°C0.5°C-4.4°C19.1°C-16.2°C23 mm81%4 m/s2.7
2015-1.3°C-6.5°C-11.7°C10.5°C-19.8°C34 mm78%3.7 m/s2.9
2014 ❄️-2.1°C-7.6°C-13.1°C17.2°C-24.9°C60 mm85%3.4 m/s2.6
20133.2°C-1.2°C-5.6°C10.8°C-16.0°C62 mm80%4 m/s2.9
20127.0°C1.9°C-3.3°C15.3°C-11.4°C32 mm78%3.8 m/s2.9
20113.7°C-1.8°C-7.3°C18.8°C-24.7°C73 mm88%3.7 m/s2.8
20100.5°C-3.6°C-7.6°C6.5°C-13.5°C49 mm91%3.2 m/s3
20095.6°C0.4°C-4.9°C18.7°C-15.7°C54 mm82%4.2 m/s3
20081.2°C-3.4°C-7.9°C13.7°C-15.1°C112 mm85%3.9 m/s2.6
2007-0.9°C-5.9°C-10.8°C10.1°C-21.8°C58 mm84%3.9 m/s2.9
20064.9°C-0.5°C-5.9°C17.6°C-16.7°C12 mm74%3.5 m/s3.1
20056.3°C1.8°C-2.7°C16.6°C-7.7°C46 mm88%3.2 m/s2.6
20044.5°C-0.8°C-6.2°C16.5°C-14.3°C13 mm84%3.7 m/s2.9
20031.7°C-3.2°C-8.1°C12.0°C-17.7°C35 mm75%3.6 m/s2.4
20025.7°C0.5°C-4.7°C16.1°C-13.8°C48 mm80%4.2 m/s3.1
20014.5°C-0.6°C-5.7°C17.2°C-17.0°C82 mm80%3.8 m/s2.5
20009.0°C3.6°C-1.9°C22.7°C-10.6°C42 mm78%4 m/s2.6
19997.3°C2.4°C-2.6°C21.2°C-7.2°C56 mm79%4.1 m/s2.5
19988.7°C4.3°C-0.1°C16.7°C-4.3°C69 mm84%3.2 m/s2.3
19975.5°C0.9°C-3.7°C15.5°C-9.3°C89 mm82%3.3 m/s2.6
19965.2°C-0.5°C-6.2°C21.5°C-27.1°C23 mm75%4.3 m/s2.7
19953.2°C-2.1°C-7.4°C16.2°C-19.5°C19 mm81%3.5 m/s2.8
19942.2°C-2.8°C-7.7°C17.4°C-16.5°C29 mm86%3.9 m/s2.6
19931.0°C-3.0°C-7.1°C12.2°C-17.2°C43 mm88%3.3 m/s2.9
19926.3°C1.9°C-2.5°C14.4°C-11.4°C34 mm85%3.4 m/s2.5
19915.9°C1.0°C-3.8°C16.3°C-14.8°C12 mm84%3.6 m/s2.8
19906.5°C1.2°C-4.1°C16.8°C-13.0°C127 mm78%3.9 m/s2.7
1989-0.9°C-5.3°C-9.7°C9.1°C-20.7°C33 mm79%3.6 m/s2.8
19880.8°C-4.2°C-9.3°C13.0°C-19.9°C27 mm81%4.1 m/s3
19876.4°C1.7°C-3.1°C11.8°C-7.7°C19 mm82%3.4 m/s2.7
19862.0°C-1.9°C-5.8°C11.3°C-17.1°C55 mm88%3.2 m/s2.5
19850.0°C-5.2°C-10.3°C17.8°C-25.6°C86 mm90%3.6 m/s3.3
19846.7°C1.6°C-3.4°C16.6°C-17.1°C59 mm85%4 m/s2.5
19836.2°C1.0°C-4.2°C18.3°C-18.5°C22 mm86%2.9 m/s—
19820.3°C-4.8°C-9.8°C12.5°C-29.7°C35 mm91%3.1 m/s—
19815.1°C-1.2°C-7.4°C20.8°C-25.6°C54 mm79%4.5 m/s—

Actual recorded February data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Springfield February Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Springfield in February?▼

The average high in February is around 4.1°C with lows near -6°C (mean -1°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Springfield in February?▼

February averages 49 mm of rainfall in Springfield, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 151 mm in 2018.

What was the hottest February on record in Springfield?▼

The hottest February reached 23.9°C in 2024. The coldest dipped to -29.7°C in 1982.

Has February in Springfield gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average February temperatures have risen by about 0.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 3.7°C to 4.8°C and overnight lows from -7°C to -6.6°C over the same span.

Is February a good time to visit Springfield?▼

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Springfield and one of the drier months, so plan for around 4.1°C daytime highs and -6°C at night.

Is February the coldest month in Springfield?▼

Not quite — February is the 2nd coolest month in Springfield, averaging -1°C.

What should I pack for Springfield in February?▼

For February in Springfield, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 4.1°C and lows of -6°C.

Is Springfield humid in February?▼

Relative humidity in February averages 82% — quite humid.

How windy is Springfield in February?▼

Average wind speed in February is 3.7 m/s. The windiest February on record averaged 4.5 m/s (1981).

Which February had the most rainfall in Springfield?▼

The wettest February on record was 2018 with 151 mm. On average, February sees 49 mm.

Where does this February weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Springfield behaves each February, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for February specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.