Springfield, IL Weather Forecast
Right now it is 68°F and light rain in Springfield (as of Tue, 1:35 PM CST). This Afternoon: high near 72°F. Tomorrow: chance rain showers then mostly cloudy, high near 60°F. Official NWS forecast and alerts, refreshed every 30 minutes.
Current conditions
Measured at Springfield - Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (4 mi from the city center).
Weather tomorrow in Springfield
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
12% chance of rain/snow60°FA chance of rain showers before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Mostly Cloudy45°FMostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 9 mph.
Weather alerts
No active National Weather Service watches, warnings or advisories for Springfield right now.
7-day forecast
Light Rain 84% chance of rain/snow72°F / 55°FRain and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 72. South southeast wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Tonight: Rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 12 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy 12% chance of rain/snow60°F / 45°FA chance of rain showers before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 9 mph.
Mostly Sunny 22% chance of rain/snow61°F / 44°FMostly sunny, with a high near 61. West southwest wind 7 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Mostly Cloudy 12% chance of rain/snow56°F / 38°FMostly cloudy, with a high near 56. North northwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Mostly Sunny54°F / 36°FMostly sunny, with a high near 54. Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunny60°F / 36°FSunny, with a high near 60. Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Sunny64°F / 41°FSunny, with a high near 64. Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Forecast issued by NWS forecast office ILX · updated Nov 3, 1:31 PM CST. Daytime highs and overnight lows are on the right.
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Nearby cities
Springfield population: 112,989 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2025 estimate). More Illinois cities · All US cities
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Questions & answers
What is the weather tomorrow in Springfield?
Wednesday, November 4: Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy, high near 60°F; night: mostly cloudy, low around 45°F.
Where does the Springfield forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service forecast office ILX, which writes the official forecast for Springfield's 2.5 km grid square. Current conditions come from the nearest NWS/FAA weather station.
How often is the Springfield weather updated?
This page fetches fresh data from the National Weather Service at most every 30 minutes, and checks for new watches and warnings every 5 minutes.
What time zone are the times shown in?
Local time for Springfield (America/Chicago).
Why can the current temperature differ from the forecast?
The current reading is a real measurement at a weather station, often at an airport, while the forecast describes the whole grid square around the city. Temperatures can differ by a few degrees across a city.