Local Climatological Data Summary :Springfield, Illinois, 1879-1992

Bryan, Audrey A.; Wendland, Wayne

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Title

Local Climatological Data Summary :Springfield, Illinois, 1879-1992

Author(s)

• Bryan, Audrey A.
• Wendland, Wayne

Issue Date

1993

Keyword(s)

• Springfield, Illinois
• temperate continental climate
• climatology

Abstract

Springfield has a temperate continental climate dominated by maritime tropical air from the Gulf of Mexico from about May through October, maritime polar air from the Pacific Ocean in spring, fall and winter, with short-duration incursions of continental polar air from Canada in winter. Mid-winter high temperatures are typically in the 30s (°F), whereas summer highs are usually in the 80s, with lows about 20F lower. Spring and fall are composed of a mix of winter- and summer-like days, with rather large day-to-day temperature fluctuations common. The greatest day-to-day changes in temperature occur in late fall, winter and early spring.

Publisher

Illinois State Water Survey

Series/Report Name or Number

ISWS Miscellaneous Publication MP-098-12

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