Oklahoma City (OK) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Oklahoma City can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 34°C (93°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 10°C (50°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 22°C (72°F) in July to -3°C (27°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Oklahoma City experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 988 mm (39 in) yearly. Oklahoma City can be quite wet during May, receiving approximately 166 mm (6.5 in) of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 27 mm (1.1 in) of precipitation spread across 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Oklahoma City Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Oklahoma City can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of August under a blue sky, with approximately 11.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 5.4 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Oklahoma City.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 62%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 48%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed varies between 5 m/s (10 knots) and 7 m/s (14 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in July, August and September and highest during March and April. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)