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

The climate in Tulsa is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C (93°F) in July to a chilly 10°C (50°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 23°C (73°F) in July to around -3°C (27°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Tulsa receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 967 mm (38 in) annually. The climate in Tulsa shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in May, the wettest month, with an average of 139 mm (5.5 in) of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 23 mm (0.9 in) of rainfall over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Tulsa 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, Tulsa serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.4 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Tulsa.

The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 70%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 61%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year