Springfield, Michigan — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Springfield, Oakland County.
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Springfield, Michigan, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of glaciers, leaving behind a terrain of rolling hills and fertile plains that cradle small lakes and meandering streams. It lies 4.9 miles north-west of Waterford, MI (from Waterford, MI: bearing 312°T), and is situated 7.6 miles north-west of Waterford Township. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of damp earth and newly mown grass, a subtle fragrance that hints at the agricultural heritage of the region. Mature oak and maple trees, their branches reaching skyward like ancient arms, line the roads and dot the fields, casting dappled shadows that shift with the passing sun. The character of Springfield is one of quiet persistence, a place where the land dictates a measured pace of life, where the seasons are not just observed but deeply felt in the rhythm of daily existence. The history of Springfield is woven with the story of Michigan's agricultural development, its early settlers drawn to the rich soil that proved ideal for farming. While the agricultural roots remain strong, the local economy has diversified over the decades, embracing a more varied industrial base that includes manufacturing and technology, yet the echoes of its agrarian past are still discernible in the open fields that punctuate the developed areas. The presence of nearby waterways, though not grand rivers, offers quiet spots for reflection and recreation, a gentle counterpoint to the industrious hum of the larger communities that ring Springfield. It's a place that doesn't shout its virtues but reveals them slowly, in the steady growth of its businesses and the enduring beauty of its natural surroundings, a testament to the enduring spirit of its people and the land they inhabit.
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| Location | Springfield, Oakland County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 42.749473°N, 83.473554°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Detroit) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 48348, 49037 |
| Area Code | 313, 269 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Springfield, Michigan, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Springfield includes coordinates 42.749473°N, 83.473554°W, situated in Oakland County. ZIP code 48348, 49037. Telephone area code: 313, 269. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/Detroit).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.