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Tulsa, Oklahoma Weather

Heat settles and the rain begins. Day 89 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Tulsa weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Tulsa, OK
Tuesday, June 16 at 3:58 PM
89
°
Clear
Feels like
93°
Humidity
43%
Wind
8 mph
Sunrise
1:06 AM
Sunset
3:42 PM
Tulsa, OK
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastTulsa, OK: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 73 to 89 degrees Fahrenheit.
L 73°H 89°
Tulsa, OK
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jun 16
    Thunderstorm
    —
    —
    89°63°—
  2. Wednesday
    Jun 17
    Thunderstorm
    —
    —
    91°73°+2°
  3. Thursday
    Jun 18
    Thunderstorm
    49%
    0.02″
    80°66°-11°
  4. Friday
    Jun 19
    Showers
    51%
    —
    84°66°+4°
  5. Saturday
    Jun 20
    T-storm w/ Hail
    44%
    —
    85°69°+1°
  6. Sunday
    Jun 21
    Thunderstorm
    56%
    —
    89°77°+4°
  7. Monday
    Jun 22
    Light Showers
    56%
    0.08″
    77°70°-12°
Tulsa, OK
Next 24 hours · Warm now
HOT 90°68°80°92°12p6p12a6anow 88°high 89°low 73°
Tulsa, OK
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
SSW
194° · veering 171°
Direction
SSW
194°
Sustained
8
mph
Gust
10
mph
Peak 24h
13
avg 3
Beaufort · 3 · GENTLE BRZ
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 3 · pk 13 @ 10:00a
010203040MPHB1B2B3B4B5B6B7B8-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 3820SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze veering 171° from the ssw.
Tulsa, OK
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
983.1
-1.2 mb in 3h · falling · 29.03 inHg
Now
983.1
mb
3h
-1.2
mb
12h
-2.6
mb
24h
-5.5
mb
Regime · STORM
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 983–990
9759809859909951000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR10201025FAIR|DRY1030-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW989.6983.6984.1
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Deep low still deepening — rough seas, strong wind, persistent rain.
Tulsa, OK
Air quality
37
AQI
Good
↑+15 in 6h▲Peak ~44 @ 11 PM

AQI 37 (Good), driven by Ozone. AQI up 15 in the last 6 hours — air quality is degrading. Ozone at AQI 46 — peak already passed at 1 PM under clear skies. Levels should ease through evening.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5Good
3.5μg/m³
PM 10Good
4μg/m³
NO₂Good
1μg/m³
OzoneDRIVERModerate
98μg/m³
UV IndexVery high
7.8

What's driving it

Ozone × UV × Sky

Ozone at AQI 46 — peak already passed at 1 PM under clear skies. Levels should ease through evening.

Present
AQI 46
UV peak
7.4 at earlier today
Sky at peak
clear
Projected peak
AQI 46

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).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100TUEWEDTHUFRISATSUNMONTUE7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³300
Tulsa, OK
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
2%
CLEAR
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
88.9mi
UNLIMITED
95 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
20:58 UTC · Tulsa, OK · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
20:58 UTC · Tulsa, OK · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Tulsa, OK
Satellite · infrared · animated
Tulsa, OK
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Tulsa, OK
Almanac · Tuesday, June 16
Cut your thistles before St. John, you will have two instead of one.
Civil dawn
5:37 AM
Sunrise
1:06 AM
Daylight
14h 36m
Sunset
3:42 PM
Civil dusk
9:14 PM
Planting note
Stake and prune tomato suckers. Watch for squash vine borers.
Tulsa, OK
The moon
Waxing Crescent
5% illuminated
Moonrise
7:24 AM
Moonset
9:58 PM
In sign
♋︎ Cancer
Tulsa, OK
Microseason
Jun 16–20

Heat settles and the rain begins

weather
Jan 146% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Tulsa at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 10°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: March 24 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jun 16–20
  • Planting window: Stake and prune tomato suckers. Watch for squash vine borers.

16-Day Forecast — Tulsa

  1. Tue89°63°5%
  2. Wed91°72°2%
  3. Thu80°66°49%
  4. Fri84°66°51%
  5. Sat85°69°44%
  6. Sun89°77°56%
  7. Mon77°70°56%
  8. Tue80°70°42%
  9. Wed84°70°36%
  10. Thu88°70°29%
  11. Fri88°71°24%
  12. Sat89°73°16%
  13. Sun89°71°13%
  14. Mon85°71°13%
  15. Tue88°71°35%
  16. Wed89°73°21%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Live wind & temperature near Tulsa

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of June 16, 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 — Tulsa

SPC has placed Tulsa in the Marginal Risk category for severe thunderstorms today.

  • TODAYMRGLMarginal Risk
  • TOMORROWMRGLMarginal Risk
  • DAY 3MRGLMarginal Risk

Isolated severe storms possible. Limited threat for hail or damaging wind.

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.

January 1–5: Frost quiets the live oaks.January 6–10: Still water thickens with ice.January 11–15: Springs begin to move beneath ice.January 16–20: Cardinal dawn calls grow bolder.January 21–25: Late January thaw pulses.January 26–31: Last freeze locks the land.February 1–5: February's lengthening light.February 6–10: Warming winds thaw the margin.February 11–15: Magnolia blooms break the gray.February 16–20: Mockingbirds resume the dawn chorus.February 21–25: Rain replaces the last snow.February 26–28: Mist clings to greening valleys.March 1–5: The green pulse awakens.March 6–10: Hibernators emerge to call.March 11–15: Dogwood and redbud ignite.March 16–20: Swallowtails emerge from winter silk.March 21–25: Light crowns the dogwood canopy.March 26–31: Redbud cascades over the thaw.April 1–5: Thunder announces the wet season.April 6–10: Barn swallows carve the warming sky.April 11–15: Magnolia blooms and falls in a breath.April 16–20: First rainbows arch over thunderheads.April 21–25: Reeds push through marsh water.April 26–30: Frost retreats; seedlings rise free.May 1–5: Warblers flood the canopy in waves.May 6–10: Tulip poplar lights the forest crown.May 11–15: Shad pulse upstream through rapids.May 16–20: Roses open on the Piedmont edge.May 21–25: Fireflies scout the humid dusk.May 26–31: Frog choruses rise from every wetland.June 1–5: Fireflies pulse through the magnolias.June 6–10: Kudzu climbs deeper into green.June 11–15: Sun climbs to its northern throne.June 16–20: Heat settles and the rain begins.June 21–25: The longest day turns toward shadow.June 26–30: Fireflies drift through Spanish moss.July 1–5: Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon.July 6–10: Thunderheads boil and break at dusk.July 11–15: Thunder builds each drowsy afternoon.July 16–20: Cicadas claim the long noon.July 21–25: Dog days drape the earth in haze.July 26–31: Katydids begin their rasping chorus.August 1–5: Dusk arrives one minute earlier each night.August 6–10: Meteorological summer's turning page.August 11–15: Cool winds gather at the margins.August 16–20: Dog-day cicadas rise.August 21–25: Heat breaks in creek beds.August 26–31: Monarchs gather strength.September 1–5: Harvests begin in earnest.September 6–10: Dew beads on resurrection fern.September 11–15: Raptors trail the thermals.September 16–20: Day and dark find balance.September 21–25: Thunder quiets the land.September 26–30: Insects retreat below.October 1–5: Swamp waters recede.October 6–10: Maples ignite the ridge.October 11–15: Asters crown the meadows.October 16–20: Crickets sing at dusk.October 21–25: Frost paints the garden.October 26–31: Light rains whisper down.November 1–5: Sweetgum Turns Crimson.November 6–10: Camellia Blooms Break Through.November 11–15: Earth Stiffens Underfoot.November 16–20: Bare Limbs Hold the Light.November 21–25: First Frost Grips the High Ground.November 26–30: North Wind Strips the Last Leaves.December 1–5: Darkness Falls Before Dinner.December 6–10: Winter Locks the Land.December 11–15: Wildlife Retreats to Shelter.December 16–20: Ice Edges Deepen Inward.December 21–25: The Sun Begins its Return.December 26–31: The Year Turns in Silence.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · June 16–20

Heat settles and the rain begins

Summer heat locks in; afternoon thunderstorms arrive with humid intensity, feeding kudzu and swamp vegetation.

Day 167 of 365 · Wedge 34 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
February——
March——
Aprillettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Maylettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Junetomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Julytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashtomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Septemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotstomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
November——
December——

A year in weather

July is Tulsa's warmest stretch (~83°F) and January its coldest (~39°F); precipitation crests in May at 5.7 inches and ebbs in February to 1.6 inches.

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January39°1.6″3
February43°1.6″4
March52°3.1″5
April61°4.4″6
May70°5.7″7
June79°4.7″7
July83°3.8″5
August82°3.4″5
September74°3.9″6
October62°3.8″5
November50°2.7″4
December41°2.4″4

Regional context

Tulsa's climate, from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 station normals, pairs 39°F Januarys with 83°F Julys — a 45°F swing. About 41 inches of precipitation falls over roughly 60 days a year.

Summer convection drives Tulsa's precipitation: May logs 5.7 inches on 7.4 rainy days, against February's 1.6 inches on 3.7 — warm-season storms carry Tulsa's moisture. That puts Tulsa in a summer-convective cohort with places like Catoosa, OK, Turley, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.

The cool-season window in Tulsa starts at mid-April, when nights stop freezing — think peas, lettuce, spinach, and radishes. In Tulsa, warm-season transplants — tomatoes, peppers, basil — wait two weeks past Tulsa's frost date. Tulsa's window closes around mid-November as overnight lows return below freezing. In Tulsa, low spots run 4-7°F colder than nearby slopes, nudging Tulsa's frost dates a week.

Similar climates: Catoosa, OK, Turley, OK, Broken Arrow, OK, Oakhurst, OK, Jenks, OK.

Naturalist notes

Late May brings the distinctive calls of Mississippi Kites returning to Tulsa's mature trees, their sleek forms cutting through warming air currents.

Eastern Redbuds finish their magenta bloom by early May, leaving heart-shaped leaves to unfurl as the city transitions into summer heat.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Tulsa?
Frost typically leaves Tulsa by mid-April and returns to Tulsa near mid-November.
What is the rainy season in Tulsa?
Rainfall in Tulsa peaks in May near 5.7 inches, out of about 41 inches annually.
What is the warmest month in Tulsa?
Tulsa peaks in July, when the mean runs near 83°F.
What is the coldest month in Tulsa?
January is Tulsa's coldest month, averaging about 39°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Tulsa?
In Tulsa, sow peas and hardy greens around mid-April; Tulsa's tomatoes and peppers wait two weeks more.
How many rainy days does Tulsa get?
Tulsa records around 60 days of measurable precipitation annually.
What hardiness zone is Tulsa?
Because Tulsa bottoms near 39°F in January, that winter low sets Tulsa's USDA zone — verify by ZIP.
What is the 10-day forecast for Tulsa?
Tulsa's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Tulsa?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Tulsa in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Tulsa?
Current conditions for Tulsa and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Tulsa forecast updated?
The Tulsa forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Tulsa?
Day length in Tulsa peaks around the June solstice — earliest sunrise and latest sunset — and is shortest near the December solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Tulsa?
The next few days in Tulsa's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

Set in a humid subtropical zone, Tulsa, Oklahoma swings from 39°F in the heart of winter to 83°F at midsummer — a 44°F arc.

Yearly precipitation in Tulsa totals around 41 inches, spread over about 60 days of rain or snow.

Tulsa's 44°F range, set by its 36.1°N position, drives frost timing and what thrives in Tulsa.

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ZIP codes in Tulsa

  • 74137
  • 74134
  • 74132
  • 74133
  • 74130
  • 74136
  • 74135
  • 74146
  • 74145
  • 74127
  • 74126
  • 74112
  • 74114
  • 74115
  • 74119
  • 74015
  • 74106
  • 74129
  • 74128
  • 74120
  • 74171
  • 74110
  • 74116
  • 74117
  • 74107
  • 74105
  • 74103
  • 74104
  • 74108
  • 74101
  • 74121
  • 74141
  • 74147
  • 74148
  • 74149
  • 74150
  • 74152
  • 74153
  • 74155
  • 74156
  • 74158
  • 74159
  • 74169
  • 74170
  • 74172
  • 74182
  • 74186
  • 74187
  • 74192
  • 74193

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.