Springfield, Missouri – Unseasonably warm temperatures in Springfield could challenge daily records Monday and Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, temperatures across southwest Missouri are expected to run well above seasonal averages at the start of the workweek. Forecasters say several daily record highs may be challenged Monday and Tuesday as a surge of warm air moves into the region.
Average high temperatures for early March in the Springfield area typically range from 53 to 59 degrees, with average lows between 33 and 37 degrees, according to NWS climate data. Forecast highs early this week are expected to climb well above those seasonal norms.
The warmest conditions are anticipated Monday and Tuesday, when daytime temperatures could approach the upper 70s or around 80 degrees in parts of southwest Missouri, based on the agency’s workweek outlook graphic.
The National Weather Service said temperatures should begin easing by Wednesday, though readings are still expected to remain above average for this time of year. The outlook shows highs settling back into the 60s later in the week before potentially warming again toward the weekend.
Forecasters emphasized that while temperatures will trend cooler midweek, conditions are still expected to remain milder than typical early-March weather.
For many residents, the early-week warmth could mean increased outdoor activity and heavier park and trail use across the Springfield area.
Students walking to class and younger commuters heading to work may notice the unusually warm start to the week compared with typical early-March mornings.
The National Weather Service advises residents to monitor updated forecasts as conditions evolve through the week.
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