Oak Ridge experiences a moderate climate with mild winters and warm summers. Winters are relatively cold, but temperatures rarely drop below freezing for an extended period, with January averaging around 15°C. Spring is a gradual warming trend, with March and April temperatures slowly increasing towards the mid-20s by May. Summer months bring warmth, with July and August averaging highs in the mid-to-high 30s, while September marks a gentle decline back into autumnal temperatures. Autumn is generally mild, but can be quite cool, especially in November and December, which often see lows around or just above freezing.