Tulsa weather by month
Average highs run from 49°F in January to 94°F in July, and January nights average 28°F. It gets 41 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 9 inches of snow. Expect about 74 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Nights drop below freezing about 72 times a year. The most comfortable months are April and September to October.
Best time to visit Tulsa
For comfortable weather, go in April and September to October. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F | 28°F | 1.6 in | 1.9 in | 3 | 0 | 22 | cool |
| February | 54°F | 32°F | 1.6 in | 2.4 in | 4 | 0 | 16 | cool |
| March | 63°F | 41°F | 3.1 in | 1.9 in | 5 | 0 | 7 | mild days, chilly nights |
| April | 72°F | 50°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| May | 80°F | 60°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| June | 88°F | 69°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 14 | 0 | hot |
| July | 94°F | 73°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 24 | 0 | hot |
| August | 93°F | 72°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 22 | 0 | hot |
| September | 85°F | 63°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 9 | 0 | warm |
| October | 74°F | 51°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 1 | 1 | mild |
| November | 61°F | 39°F | 2.7 in | 0.8 in | 4 | 0 | 8 | cool |
| December | 51°F | 31°F | 2.4 in | 1.7 in | 4 | 0 | 18 | cool |
| Year | 72°F avg | 51°F avg | 41.0 in | 8.7 in | 60 | 74 | 72 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Tulsa Intl. Airport, OK (USW00013968), 7.2 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Tulsa
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 41m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 37m. The earliest sunset comes around December 4 (5:08 pm) and the latest around June 20 (8:44 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 130 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 am | 5:32 pm | 9h 58m |
| February | 7:11 am | 6:05 pm | 10h 54m |
| March | 7:34 am | 7:31 pm | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:50 am | 7:57 pm | 13h 07m |
| May | 6:18 am | 8:23 pm | 14h 05m |
| June | 6:06 am | 8:42 pm | 14h 36m |
| July | 6:18 am | 8:40 pm | 14h 22m |
| August | 6:42 am | 8:13 pm | 13h 31m |
| September | 7:06 am | 7:30 pm | 12h 24m |
| October | 7:31 am | 6:47 pm | 11h 16m |
| November | 7:01 am | 5:15 pm | 10h 15m |
| December | 7:27 am | 5:10 pm | 9h 43m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Tulsa with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Central Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Tulsa getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 1.5°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Tulsa.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Tulsa?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 94°F and an average low of 73°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Tulsa?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 28°F and highs of 49°F.
What is the rainiest month in Tulsa?
May gets the most precipitation, 5.7 inches on average. February is the driest at 1.6 inches.
Does it snow in Tulsa?
Yes. Tulsa averages 9 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Tulsa?
For comfortable weather, April and September to October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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