Excessive Rainfall Possible for the Gulf Coast and Florida; October Heat Wave in California

A slow moving front will be the focus area for heavy to excessive rainfall and a threat for flash/urban flooding across parts of the Gulf Coast into central/northern Florida early this week. Abnormally hot, potentially record-breaking, temperatures will continue for southern California and stretch north toward the Bay Area and Central Valley this week. Read More >

Springfield weather observations began downtown in 1879. They were taken there through the end of 1947, and from 1948 onward, have originated at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport. Click here for a detailed history of observing sites. Normals are based on the 30-year period from 1991-2020.