Weather & Climate in Tulsa, OK

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Tulsa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51. 48% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 728 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	62.5°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	728 ft (222 m)
Area	201.0 sq mi (520.6 km²)
Population Density	2,085/sq mi
Coordinates	36.1279°N, 95.9023°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Tulsa County County
Nearest Airport	Tulsa International (TUL) 5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"

11% above US avg

Snowfall 3.3"

Wettest Month (May) 5.51"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median	51.0
Rating	Moderate
Good Days %	48.4%
Unhealthy Days	8

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	97.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	51.2 / 100
Community Resilience	43.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Very High
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Very High
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3,532 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Sep 3, 2016	14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M5.8	98 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	102 km	3 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	146 km	6 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	146 km	8 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	146 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	118 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	147 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	147 km	6 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	144 km	7 km
Apr 7, 2014	6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma	M4.2	126 km	5 km
Aug 3, 2017	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	145 km	5 km
Jun 21, 2020	9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	133 km	8 km
Jul 17, 2016	5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	146 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2016	1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma	M4.2	126 km	6 km
Jan 1, 2016	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	145 km	6 km
Jul 14, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M4.2	76 km	7 km
Apr 16, 2013	3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma	M4.2	119 km	7 km
Apr 19, 2015	6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma	M4.2	130 km	3 km
Jan 27, 2015	3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	123 km	3 km
Feb 5, 2021	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	146 km	7 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

882 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 66 fatalities, 1,254 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 6, 2024	EF4	47 km	40.8 mi	2
Apr 24, 1993	EF4	7 km	5.5 mi	7
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	39 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	56 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	57 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	63 km	22.0 mi	3
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	70 km	29.0 mi	14
May 26, 1973	EF4	83 km	3.6 mi	5
Sep 27, 1959	EF4	99 km	20.4 mi	1
May 25, 2024	EF3	23 km	23.9 mi	2
May 22, 2011	EF3	98 km	17.9 mi	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	72 km	29.0 mi	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	71 km	7.5 mi	0
May 8, 2003	EF3	89 km	45.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	61 km	2.0 mi	2
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	85 km	4.5 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF3	97 km	16.0 mi	0
Apr 24, 1993	EF3	7 km	8.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1992	EF3	31 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1984	EF3	74 km	22.0 mi	8

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FREEDOM HILL (57,116 acres, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	FREEDOM HILL	57,116	46 km
2014	UNNAMED	51,112	80 km
2014	UNNAMED	36,112	60 km
2014	UNNAMED	32,901	82 km
2018	DRUMB	30,422	52 km
2021	CANDY CREEK	23,167	50 km
2004	UNNAMED	19,648	90 km
2014	RESERVE	19,016	70 km
2018	WEST 60	18,715	90 km
2007	UNNAMED	18,089	83 km
2015	WOLF CREEK	18,077	79 km
2014	UNNAMED	17,075	80 km
2023	HWY 123	14,980	61 km
2016	BAR-DEW LAKE	14,806	79 km
2014	SPIDER	14,587	70 km
2004	UNNAMED	14,138	88 km
2014	UNNAMED	14,119	40 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	68 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,086	83 km
2023	NORTH DRUM	11,618	51 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	1.6 in	Driest
February	42°F (6°C)	2.0 in
March	51°F (11°C)	3.3 in
April	61°F (16°C)	3.7 in
May	69°F (21°C)	5.5 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.5 in
July	83°F (28°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	82°F (28°C)	2.9 in
September	74°F (23°C)	4.7 in
October	63°F (17°C)	3.7 in
November	50°F (10°C)	3.2 in
December	40°F (5°C)	2.2 in	Coldest

Tulsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.6").

View full profile of Tulsa, OK →