Topeka experiences a continental climate with distinct seasonal variations. Winters are typically cold and variable, with temperatures often dropping below freezing in January and February, but rising to mild highs by March. Spring brings moderate temperatures, gradually warming up from April to May as the mercury rises steadily. Summer months are warm to hot, with July and August being the warmest periods of the year, while September marks a slight cooling trend. Autumn is characterized by mild temperatures, with October experiencing a brief warmth before November's cooler return, leading into another cold winter.