Climate Insights for West Springfield

The climate in West Springfield is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1121mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 197mm of rainfall. West Springfield is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to March, with around 75cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in West Springfield vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

West Springfield is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1121mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 93mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 197mm of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 29mm. That's 168mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to March, with around 75cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 63cm.

West Springfield is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in West Springfield, which began on June 21, 2026. West Springfield is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -3°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

The best time to visit West Springfield is during October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 43mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -3°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for West Springfield based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.