Central Missouri provides ready access to the beauty of living through the changing seasons. Fall in Columbia is particularly delightful. Sunny, pleasant weather typically extends into November. Winters are typically mild with snow seldom remaining on the ground for long. Spring tends to occur refreshingly early, by late March or early April.
Summers are hot and humid.
The city of Columbia has a well-developed Department of Parks and Recreation. Municipal golf courses, community swimming pools, city parks and tennis courts provide a variety of options for enjoying summer leisure time. A lot of folks here love football and basketball. The housing market is tight and apartment hunting for the fall is best done in late spring. By August, waiting lists will have formed for residential halls and apartments.