Youngstown experiences a continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. January, the coldest month, sees temperatures plummeting as low as -12°C, while February is only slightly warmer. Spring brings gradual warming, with March and April temperatures fluctuating between freezing and mild conditions. Summers are warm to hot, with July and August often reaching highs above 30°C, but also experiencing some cooler days around 13°C. Autumn sees a return to cooler temperatures, with October and November temperatures ranging from just below freezing to mild highs around 23°C.