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Springfield, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Walworth County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
154 Population 230/sq mi density
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
91 Violent Crime/100K 3,650 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
91 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Springfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 40.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation857 ft (261 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density230/sq mi
Coordinates42.6407°N, 88.4135°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWalworth County County
Nearest AirportKenosha Regional (ENW)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 40.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0501 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability20.8 / 100
Community Resilience80.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 15, 2024.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 137 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 75 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 132 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 105 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 113 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 51 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

519 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 47 fatalities, 1,293 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 38 km 1
Apr 4, 1981 EF4 90 km 3
Sep 28, 1972 EF4 60 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 56 km 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 63 km 24
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 47 km 6
Aug 22, 1964 EF4 92 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 12 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 44 km 0
Aug 18, 2005 EF3 89 km 1
Jun 17, 1992 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 4, 1975 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 99 km 2
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 78 km 0
Jul 19, 1963 EF3 15 km 0
Jun 22, 2024 EF2 57 km 0
Feb 8, 2024 EF2 76 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF2 98 km 0
Nov 22, 2010 EF2 57 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,524 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 1,524 100 km
2010 RX BURN 1,236 100 km
2024 IBSP SOUTH F1 RX 690 56 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 45 km
2009 COLD SPRINGS 552 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 2.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in
June 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in
July 74°F (24°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 2.1 in

Springfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.3").

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