Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Springfield, NE Climate
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- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 33.1"
- Annual precip
- 185d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Springfield
Springfield, Nebraska averages 51°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 33.1"
- precipitation, annual total
- 185 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
51°F (10°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
40°F
Annual Precip
33.1"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
33.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Springfield) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Springfield area.
How Springfield compares to every U.S. city
Springfield's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Springfield
MethodologyZooming out from Springfield's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9" | 30.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.2" | 26.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8" | 19.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5" | 5.8 | 0.3 |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8" | 0.2 | 0.7 |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0" | 0.0 | 3.2 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 7.9 |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 4.0 |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1" | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5" | 4.3 | 0.5 |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4" | 19.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.3" | 29.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.9"
February 1.2"
March 1.8"
April 3.5"
May 4.8"
June 5.0"
July 3.7"
August 4.0"
September 3.1"
October 2.5"
November 1.4"
December 1.3"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 19
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 17
50% probability date
Growing Season
185 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,226
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,009
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Springfield's climate means for you
Springfield runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 185 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 17 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,226 heating and 1,009 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Springfield, NE
Based on station USC00258088 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Springfield, Nebraska averages 51°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 40°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Beyond temperature, Springfield averages 33.1 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 185 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 17 and the first fall freeze near October 19. Turning to energy use, 6,226 heating degree days and 1,009 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Springfield scores 68/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Springfield, NE? ▼
The average annual temperature in Springfield, Nebraska is 51°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 13°F (-11°C).
How much rain does Springfield get? ▼
Springfield receives 33.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Springfield? ▼
Springfield has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Springfield? ▼
Springfield has approximately 185 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 17 and the first fall freeze around October 19.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Springfield? ▼
Springfield has 6,226 heating degree days and 1,009 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Springfield climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00258088 near Springfield.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00258088. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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