Shawnee (OK) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Shawnee, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 35°C (95°F) in August to a chilly 11°C (52°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 22°C (72°F) in August to around -2°C (28°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Shawnee experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1027 mm (40 in) of precipitation annually. The climate in Shawnee shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in May, the wettest month, with an average of 156 mm (6.1 in) of precipitation over 12 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 28 mm (1.1 in) of rainfall over 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Shawnee Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Shawnee serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 11.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 5.4 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Shawnee.

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