What should you know about Oklahoma City's weather?
- NWS office
- Norman (OUN)
- Climate
- Humid subtropical
- Time zone
- CST/CDT
- Elevation
- 1,196 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.47° N, 97.52° W
- Nearest radar
- KTLX · Norman NEXRAD · 16 mi
- County
- Oklahoma County, OK
- Yearly rain
- 36.4 in
- Warmest month
- July · 81.7°F average
- Coldest month
- January · 38.2°F average
- Severe storm peak
- Apr to Jun
How much rain does Oklahoma City get each month?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 49.3 | 53.8 | 62.9 | 71.1 | 78.9 | 87.5 | 93.1 | 92.2 | 83.9 | 72.8 | 60.7 | 50.4 |
| Low °F | 27.0 | 30.8 | 39.5 | 47.5 | 57.6 | 66.2 | 70.3 | 69.1 | 61.5 | 49.4 | 37.7 | 29.5 |
| Rain (in) | 1.32 | 1.42 | 2.55 | 3.60 | 5.31 | 4.49 | 3.59 | 3.60 | 3.72 | 3.32 | 1.68 | 1.79 |
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Rain (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49.3 | 27.0 | 1.32 |
| Feb | 53.8 | 30.8 | 1.42 |
| Mar | 62.9 | 39.5 | 2.55 |
| Apr | 71.1 | 47.5 | 3.60 |
| May | 78.9 | 57.6 | 5.31 |
| Jun | 87.5 | 66.2 | 4.49 |
| Jul | 93.1 | 70.3 | 3.59 |
| Aug | 92.2 | 69.1 | 3.60 |
| Sep | 83.9 | 61.5 | 3.72 |
| Oct | 72.8 | 49.4 | 3.32 |
| Nov | 60.7 | 37.7 | 1.68 |
| Dec | 50.4 | 29.5 | 1.79 |
OKLAHOMA CITY WILL ROGERS AP, OK US · 7 mi away · NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991 to 2020
What happened in the May 3, 1999 tornado outbreak?
It was the largest tornado outbreak ever recorded in Oklahoma, with 58 tornadoes in the NWS Norman area on May 3, 1999. The worst was the first F5 tornado ever to hit the Oklahoma City metro, and it tore through Bridge Creek, Moore and the metro area. Across Oklahoma the tornadoes killed 40 people and injured 675, with damage estimated at $1.2 billion.
How bad was the May 20, 2013 Moore tornado?
It was rated EF-5 and killed 24 people as it crossed Newcastle, Moore and south Oklahoma City. The tornado tracked for about 40 minutes before it died out near Lake Stanley Draper. NWS Norman put damage near $2 billion, the most costly tornado ever in Oklahoma.
Can the Oklahoma City weather radar tell ice from snow?
Not directly, because the loop shows where precipitation falls but not whether it lands as freezing rain, sleet or snow. In the October 26 to 28, 2020 ice storm, NWS Norman logged freezing rain of at least 1.5 inches in west-central and central Oklahoma. More than 0.5 inch fell from Ponca City to Oklahoma City to Lawton to Clinton, and hundreds of thousands of people lost power. The December 24, 2009 Christmas Eve blizzard brought the most snow ever recorded in a single day at Oklahoma City. During storms like these, read the radar together with the hourly temperatures.
Does Oklahoma City get flash floods?
Yes, and they can be deadly. On the evening of May 31, 2013, 13 people died in flash flooding in Oklahoma County. With one more death in Okfuskee County, it was the state's worst flash flood toll since Tulsa lost 14 people in May 1984. On June 14, 2010, Will Rogers World Airport measured 7.62 inches of rain, and many motorists had to be rescued by boat during the morning commute.
When should you check the Oklahoma City radar?
Severe storm season
April to JuneSupercells can race east across I-44 and I-35, so locals keep a shelter plan ready before a Lake Hefner run or an evening ballgame in Bricktown.
Heavy snow season
January to MarchHeavy snow is uncommon here: Oklahoma County logged 38 heavy snow events from 1951 to 2001, less than one a year. When a band does set up, commuters on the Broadway Extension and I-240 check the loop and the hourly temperatures.
What else do people ask about the Oklahoma City radar?
Which NWS office and radar cover Oklahoma City?
NWS Norman (OUN) issues forecasts and warnings for Oklahoma City. The nearest NEXRAD radar is KTLX, about 16 miles from the city center.
How often does the radar on this page update?
The radar loop on this page updates every 5 minutes.
Is this page an official warning service?
No. It shows radar and forecasts only. For warnings, follow NWS Norman and local emergency alerts.
Quick facts
- Radar: KTLX (Norman NEXRAD), a new frame every 5 minutes
- Forecasts and warnings: NWS Norman (OUN)
- Severe storms peak from April to June (NOAA Storm Events, 1996 to 2025)
- Local time: CST/CDT
- Radar: KTLX, a new frame every 5 minutes
- Warnings: NWS Norman (OUN)
- Severe storms: April to June
- Local time: CST/CDT
Where does this data come from?
- NOAA NEXRAD radar via Iowa Environmental Mesonet
- National Weather Service, Norman office
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991 to 2020: OKLAHOMA CITY WILL ROGERS AP, OK US
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996 to 2025
- USGS Elevation Point Query Service
- GOES-East satellite imagery
- Open-Meteo forecast API
- OpenStreetMap contributors
- NWS Norman: The May 3, 1999 tornado outbreak
- NWS Norman: The May 20, 2013 Newcastle and Moore tornado
- NWS Norman: The May 31 to June 1, 2013 tornado and flash flooding event
- NWS Norman: June 14, 2010 Oklahoma City flash flood
- NWS Norman: October 26 to 28, 2020 ice storm
- NWS Norman: December 24, 2009 Christmas Eve blizzard
- NWS Norman: Heavy snow in Oklahoma