Today's barometric pressure in Springfield, a 48-hour pressure chart, and a migraine risk score based on pressure drops, humidity, and temperature changes.
Springfield's Ozark Plateau location creates rolling terrain that influences local weather patterns. The city sits at a crossroads of moisture from the Gulf and dry air from the west, producing frequent frontal clashes and pressure instability.
Worst season for migraines: March through June and October through November. Springfield sits on the Ozark Plateau where severe weather events are enhanced by terrain interactions. Spring supercells tracking northeast from Oklahoma intensify over the Ozarks, and the rolling plateau terrain creates unpredictable microbursts and wind shear events.
Common triggers in Springfield: Ozark Plateau-enhanced severe thunderstorms, rapid cold front passages from the Great Plains, spring tornado outbreaks along the Ozark storm corridor. Springfield sits at 1,300 feet on the Springfield Plateau, the highest section of the Ozarks, overlooking the James River basin. The rolling karst terrain with caves and sinkholes creates subtle but measurable effects on local weather patterns, as underground air exchange influences surface temperature and humidity. The city's position at the intersection of Plains and Ozark weather regimes means it catches severe weather from both the western storm track and systems developing along the Arkansas Valley to the south.
Typical pressure: Springfield averages 970 hPa at rest, measured at the city's own elevation rather than corrected to sea level, and storm systems can push readings down to 956 hPa. Swings of 14-22 hPa over 24 hours are common during active weather and fall within the range most associated with pressure-triggered migraines.
Can Springfield weather trigger migraines?
Yes. Springfield experiences 14-22 hPa barometric pressure swings, and research shows pressure drops are one of the most common migraine triggers. The city's specific patterns include Ozark Plateau-enhanced severe thunderstorms, rapid cold front passages from the Great Plains, spring tornado outbreaks along the Ozark storm corridor.
What time of year are migraines worst in Springfield?
In Springfield the most barometrically volatile stretch of the year falls in March through June and October through November. That is when weather is most likely to play a part, if weather is a trigger for you at all.
How do I track migraine triggers in Springfield?
Use MigrAid to log your attacks with one tap. The app automatically records barometric pressure, temperature, and humidity at the time of each migraine, then finds patterns between your attacks and Springfield's weather conditions over time.
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Is it really the weather?
Weather gets blamed for a lot of migraines, but it's hard to know if it's really behind yours. The MigrAid app saves the barometric pressure with every migraine you log, so after a few weeks you can see whether Springfield's swings actually line up with your attacks, and get a heads-up on days that match your pattern.