A city in Greene County, Springfield is the third largest city in Missouri covering a total area of 191.1 km² (73.8 mi²) of which land comprises 189.5 km² (73.2 mi²) and water 1.7 km² (0.6 mi²).
The city has mild climate than the upland plains or prairie sections of the state. In summers temperatures rise to 88 degrees F while in winters temperatures fall to 45 degrees F. The average annual precipitation for Springfield, Missouri, is 43 inches with 20 inches of snow.

Elevation: 1300 feet

Land area: 73.2 square miles

Latitude: 37.20 N

Longitude: 93.29 W

Population: 150,298 as on 2005

Local festivals:

• Fall Festival
• Greater Ozarks Blues Festival
• Japanese Fall Festival
• Ozark Empire Fair
• WinterFest  

Attractions:

• History Museum for Springfield - Greene County
• Discovery Center of Springfield
• Frisco Railroad Museum
• General Sweeny's Museum
• Wilson's Creek National Battlefield