Springfield Key Facts for Meeting Planners
Time Zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Convention Center: Springfield Expo Center
Airport: Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)
| Population | 154,777 | Destination Type Listings |
| Hotels | 70 | • Golf destination |
| Hotel Rooms | 12,200 | • Smoke free restaurants |
| Unique Venues | 32 | |
| Restaurants | 800 |
| Average Hotel Room Rate | $76 |
| Average Daily Food Cost | $36 |
| Approximate Taxi Fares from SGF to Downtown | $20 |
| Approximate Weekly Car Rental Cost | $215 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Est. Driving Time | Est. Min. Flying Time | Est. Flight Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branson, MO | 44 mi | 51 min | n/a | n/a |
| Tulsa, OK | 183 mi | 2 hr 56 min | 3 hr 50 min* | $435+ |
| Kansas City, MO | 211 mi | 3 hr 38 min | 3 hr 21 min* | $440+ |
| St. Louis, MO | 216 mi | 3 hr 22 min | 55 min | $299+ |
| Memphis, TN | 292 mi | 5+ hrs | 1 hr 1 min | $350+ |
*Non-stop flights not available to this destination.
Springfield Climate Information
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rec High -°F | 76 | 81 | 87 | 93 | 93 | 101 | 113 | 106 | 101 | 93 | 80 | 77 |
| Rec High -°C | 24 | 27 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 38 | 45 | 41 | 38 | 33 | 26 | 25 |
| Avg High -°F | 42 | 47 | 56 | 68 | 76 | 84 | 89 | 88 | 80 | 70 | 56 | 46 |
| Avg High -°C | 5 | 8 | 13 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 21 | 13 | 7 |
| Avg Low -°F | 22 | 26 | 34 | 44 | 54 | 62 | 67 | 65 | 58 | 46 | 35 | 26 |
| Avg Low -°C | -5 | -3 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 7 | 1 | -3 |
| Rec Low -°F | -13 | -17 | -3 | 18 | 30 | 42 | 44 | 44 | 31 | 18 | 4 | -16 |
| Rec Low -°C | -25 | -28 | -19 | -7 | -1 | 5 | 6 | 6 | -- | -7 | -15 | -26 |
| Rainfall - in. | 1.9 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 5 | 3.6 | 3.2 | 4.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.9 |
| Rainfall - cm. | 11 | 11 | 8 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4 | 7 |
The city of Springfield experiences four distinct seasons, with an average year-round high of 67°F and year-round low of 45°F. Springfield's warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F and average low of 67°F, while the city's coldest month is January, with an average high of 42°F and average low of 22°F.
Springfield's winter temperatures hover in the mid-30s; the city sees about 20 inches of snowfall per year. Rainfall is evenly spread throughout the year, with June being the wettest month at an average of just over five inches of rain. The most popular time to visit Springfield is during the summer months, which see mild temperatures, plenty of sunshine and low humidity.
Springfield Details
| Country Code | 1 |
| Official Language | English |
| Currency | USD |
| Sales Tax | 6.6% |
| Standard Tipping Practice | 10-20% |
| Credit Cards and Travelers Checks Widely Accepted? | Yes |
| Electricity | 120V / 60Hz |
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