Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Weather
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Oklahoma City weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 4Mostly Clear——91°68°—
- FridayJun 5Overcast——92°71°+1°
- SaturdayJun 6Light Showers56%0.39″79°69°-13°
- SundayJun 7Showers60%—92°66°+13°
- MondayJun 8Thunderstorm21%—94°73°+2°
- TuesdayJun 9Mostly Clear16%—95°75°+1°
- WednesdayJun 10Clear——94°72°-1°
PM2.5 at 10.7 µg/m³, PM10 at 11.3 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature. AQI down 6 over the last 6 hours (steady decline since this morning).
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
Ozone × UV × Sky
Ozone at AQI 34 now. With UV 3.3 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 15 by mid-afternoon.
- Present
- AQI 34
- UV peak
- 3.3 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- clear
- Projected peak
- AQI 15
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 10.7 µg/m³, PM10 at 11.3 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.95
- Wind
- light
- Recent rain
- 0h in last 6h
- Pattern
- background
Trends
Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.
Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
A summer fog for fair, a winter fog for rain.
- Moonrise
- 4:46 AM
- Moonset
- 2:46 PM
- In sign
- ♑︎ Capricorn
Fireflies pulse through the magnolias
Oklahoma City at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 11°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 20 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of June 4, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
SPC Convective Outlook
Storm Prediction Center — Oklahoma City
SPC has placed Oklahoma City in the General Thunderstorms category for severe thunderstorms today.
- TODAYTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
- TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
- DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms possible. Not severe, but capable of producing lightning and brief heavy rain.
Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July stands as Oklahoma City's warmest month at roughly 82°F mean temperature, while January marks the coldest at around 38°F. May brings peak rainfall with 5.3 inches, contrasting sharply with January's low of 1.3 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38° | 1.3″ | 2 |
| February | 42° | 1.4″ | 3 |
| March | 51° | 2.5″ | 5 |
| April | 59° | 3.6″ | 5 |
| May | 68° | 5.3″ | 7 |
| June | 77° | 4.5″ | 6 |
| July | 82° | 3.6″ | 4 |
| August | 81° | 3.6″ | 5 |
| September | 73° | 3.7″ | 5 |
| October | 61° | 3.3″ | 5 |
| November | 49° | 1.7″ | 3 |
| December | 40° | 1.8″ | 3 |
Regional context
Oklahoma City falls within a humid subtropical climate region. This classification links it with nearby cities that experience similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions.
Similar climates: Tulsa, OK, Norman, OK, Broken Arrow, OK, Edmond, OK, Lawton, OK.
Naturalist notes
Late May brings the distinctive calls of scissor-tailed flycatchers as they establish territories throughout Oklahoma City's parks and open spaces.
Redbud trees complete their flowering cycle by early May, their purple-pink blooms giving way to heart-shaped leaves across the city's landscape.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Oklahoma City?
- Oklahoma City's last spring frost typically occurs around mid-March, while the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Oklahoma City?
- May ranks as the wettest month with approximately 5.3 inches of rain on average. The city receives roughly 36 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Oklahoma City?
- July typically registers as the warmest month, averaging about 82°F.
- What is the coldest month in Oklahoma City?
- January typically marks the coldest month, averaging about 38°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Oklahoma City?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost in mid-March. Warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Oklahoma City get?
- Oklahoma City averages about 53 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Oklahoma City?
- Oklahoma City's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature. Check the USDA's online lookup using the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma experiences a humid subtropical climate zone. January temperatures typically hover near 38°F while July averages reach 82°F, creating a 44°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Oklahoma City receives about 36 inches of precipitation distributed across roughly 53 rainy days.
Several factors determine the yearly rhythm: latitude at 35.5°N, proximity to large water bodies, and elevation. These elements influence local plant growth, frost timing, and daily weather patterns.
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