Oklahoma has a humid subtropical climate, in some areas it is arid. All seasons are well expressed. Summers are hot with heavy rains. Winters are moderately cold and cold.

Four mountain ranges pass through the state. They influence the climate on a par with the air masses from the ocean. Prairies and canyons are the hallmark of Oklahoma.

 

Seasons

 

Contents:

• Spring
• Summer
• Autumn
• Winter

Spring in Oklahoma

In western Oklahoma, freezing temperatures at night end in mid-April. The rest of the state is warming faster. Daytime temperatures gradually rise from 60 °F (+15 °C) in March-April to 70-80 °F (+21°C +26 °C) in May. Rains and thunderstorms are likely in spring. Oklahoma is one of the states with a high probability of tornadoes.

The largest city in the state is called Oklahoma and is the center for various festivals, national exhibitions, and bazaars. Most of them take place at Reaves Park. In May, the Fair Park hosts the Red Festival. This is a holiday of the Choco Indians. The city has a unique seven-storey botanical garden Myriad.

Climate of the Spring Months

March Max average t°: 65 °F (+18 °C) Min average t°: 44 °F (+7 °C) Sundial in the day: 8 hours Rainy days: 6 days Precipitation: 3.9" (76 mm)

April Max average t°: 74 °F (+23 °C) Min average t°: 53 °F (+12 °C) Sundial in the day: 9 hours Rainy days: 6 days Precipitation: 4.0" (101 mm)

May Max average t°: 81 °F (+27 °C) Min average t°: 62 °F (+17 °C) Sundial in the day: 9.5 hours Rainy days: 8 days Precipitation: 3.2" (81 mm)

(Oklahoma City)

Spring Holidays

March 1st: National Women of Color Day.
March 17: St.Patrick 's Day.

April 1: April Fools' Day.
April 22: International Earth Day.

2nd Sunday of May: Mother’s Day.
last Monday in May: Memorial Day.

Summer in Oklahoma

Summer in Oklahoma is hot and dry. In swampy areas, heat is especially difficult to tolerate due to high humidity. Maximum temperatures reach 92-100 °F (+33°C +37 °C). At night, temperatures drop to 70°F (+21 °C). Thunderstorms are especially frequent in June. Tornadoes occur regularly in the summer.

Water parks, swimming pools, as well as natural reservoirs, lakes and rivers of Oklahoma offer to cool off in the heat. A series of cultural, musical and historical festivals continues. Temperatures are lower in the mountains, so many people flock to state and national parks. The most beautiful lakes in the state are considered to be Draper, Overholser and Hefner lakes.

 

Climate of the Summer Months

 

June Max average t°: 88 °F (+31 °C) Min average t°: 71 °F (+22 °C) Sundial in the day: 11 hours Rainy days: 7 days Precipitation: 3.9" (100 mm)

July Max average t°: 94 °F (+34 °C) Min average t°: 75 °F (+24 °C) Sundial in the day: 12 hours Rainy days: 5 days Precipitation: 2.4" (60 mm)

August Max average t°: 94 °F (+34 °C) Min average t°: 75 °F (+24 °C) Sundial in the day: 11 hours Rainy days: 5 days Precipitation: 2.6" (66 mm)

(Oklahoma City)

Summer Holidays

June 14: Day of the American flag.
June 19: Juneteenth National Independence Day.
Third Sunday of June: Father’s Day.

July 4: Independence Day.
August 26: Women's Equality Day.

Autumn in Oklahoma

Autumn in Oklahoma is the best time for tourism. The optimum temperature is around 85 °F (+29 °C). A noticeable cooling will begin only in the second half of October. It can be cold at night - only 54-62 °F (+12 °C +17 °C). The tornado season is over. Temperatures drop to 29-43 °F (-1 °C +6 °C) in November.

There are many exciting events in Oklahoma in the fall. The Poteau Balloon festival is worth seeing in September. In Oklahoma City, it is worth taking a stroll through the Paseo area. There are many art galleries here and the architecture of the Spanish Renaissance has been preserved.

 

Climate of the Autumn Months

 

September Max average t°: 85 °F (+30 °C) Min average t°: 67 °F (+19.5 °C) Sundial in the day: 9.5 hours Rainy days: 6 days Precipitation: 3.0" (76 mm)

October Max average t°: 74 °F (+23 °C) Min average t°: 56 °F (+13 °C) Sundial in the day: 8 hours Rainy days: 5 days Precipitation: 2.9" (74 mm)

November Max average t°: 62 °F (+16.5 °C) Min average t°: 44 °F (+7 °C) Sundial in the day: 7 hours Rainy days: 5 days Precipitation: 2.1" (52 mm)

(Oklahoma City)

Autumn Holidays

1st Monday in September: Labor Day.

2nd Monday in October: Columbus Day.
October 31: Halloween (All Hallows' Eve)

November 11: Veterans’ or Armistice Day.
4th Thursday in November: Thanksgiving Day.
Day after Thanksgiving Day

Winter in Oklahoma

Winter in Oklahoma has little snow. January temperatures are 19-31 °F (-7 °C -0.5 °C), the coldest month. Temperatures regularly drop below 20 ° F at night. Blizzards sometimes occur. Snow cover lingers for a long time in the Wichita Mountains. Here are some of the best ski runs.

The natural parks offer many opportunities for outdoor activities in winter. You can go ice skating, skiing, fishing, and camping. In town, we recommend visiting the Philbrook Art Museum, the Marland Estate or the Great Plains Museum.

Climate of the Winter Months

December Max average t°: 50 °F (+10 °C) Min average t°: 34 °F (+1 °C) Sundial in the day: 6.5 hours Rainy days: 4 days Precipitation: 1.9" (47 mm)

January Max average t°: 50 °F (+10 °C) Min average t°: 32 °F (0 °C) Sundial in the day: 7 hours Rainy days: 3 days Precipitation: 1.5" (38 mm)

February Max average t°: 55 °F (+13 °C) Min average t°: 35 °F (+1.5 °C) Sundial in the day: 7 hours Rainy days: 4 days Precipitation: 1.9" (49 mm)

(Oklahoma City)

Winter Holidays

December 25: Christmas Day.

January 1: New Year’s Day.
January 20 every fourth year: Inauguration Day.
3rd Monday in January: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

February 14: St. Valentine's Day.
3rd Monday in February: Washington’s Birthday.