Muncie experiences a moderate climate with cold winters and warm summers. Winters are quite chilly, with temperatures often below freezing, especially in January and February when lows can drop as low as -24°C. As spring approaches, temperatures gradually rise, reaching averages of around 11°C by April and 15°C by May. Summer months bring warmth, with highs often reaching the mid-30s Celsius, but temperatures cool slightly in September before autumn sets in. In contrast to winter, autumn's temperature fluctuations are less extreme, with temperatures hovering around average throughout October and November.