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Climate in Tulsa

Tulsa, United States has a humid subtropical climate. The annual average temperature is about 19.3°C and the city receives roughly 1199 mm of precipitation across 135 rainy days a year, with around 1310 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 29.9°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 8.6°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Humid Subtropical
Comfort score
83/100

Climate overview

Tulsa, United States has a humid subtropical climate. The annual average temperature is about 19.3°C and the city receives roughly 1199 mm of precipitation across 135 rainy days a year, with around 1310 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 29.9°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 8.6°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Tulsa is classified as Humid Subtropical. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average19.3°C
  • Warmest monthJul (29.9°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (8.6°C)
  • Comfort score83/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Tulsa receives about 1199 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 135 rainy days. The wettest month is Jul and the driest is Jan.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Tulsa sees an estimated 1310 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Tulsa monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan17.6°C8.6°C77 mm9104 h
Feb18.4°C9.4°C77 mm9109 h
Mar20.7°C11.7°C97 mm11102 h
Apr23.8°C14.8°C97 mm11115 h
May26.8°C17.8°C113 mm13105 h
Jun29.1°C20.1°C118 mm13113 h
Jul29.9°C20.9°C128 mm14103 h
Aug29.1°C20.1°C123 mm14100 h
Sep26.8°C17.8°C113 mm13105 h
Oct23.8°C14.8°C92 mm10125 h
Nov20.7°C11.7°C82 mm9120 h
Dec18.4°C9.4°C82 mm9109 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Tulsa are Oct, Nov, Apr. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    18°C / 9°C

    236 mm rain

  • Spring

    24°C / 15°C

    307 mm rain

  • Summer

    29°C / 20°C

    369 mm rain

  • Autumn

    24°C / 15°C

    287 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Tulsa has a climate comfort score of 83/100, a very comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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