Climate Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 61°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Tahlequah, OK Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 61°F
- Avg annual temp
- 83/100
- Comfort score
- 51.0"
- Annual precip
- 210d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Tahlequah
Tahlequah, Oklahoma averages 61°F a year and scores 83/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 85% of U.S. cities.
- 61°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 83/100
- comfort score, milder than 85% of U.S. cities
- 51.0"
- annual precipitation · 4" snow
- 210 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
61°F (16°C)
Avg High
73°F
Avg Low
49°F
Annual Precip
51.0"
Annual Snow
4.3"
Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
61°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
51.0"
Plus 4.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Tahlequah) 83.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Tahlequah area.
How Tahlequah compares to every U.S. city
Tahlequah's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
83 Top 15% higher than 85% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Tahlequah
MethodologyTahlequah's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5" | 1.7" | 21.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0" | 1.5" | 15.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 65°F (19°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 4.4" | 0.5" | 7.9 | 0.1 |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 1.4 | 0.3 |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 6.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 5.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.9 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 18.5 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.0 |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.5 |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2" | 0.3" | 8.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8" | 0.3" | 17.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.5"
Snow: 1.7"
5.2 days with precipitation
February 3.0"
Snow: 1.5"
5.1 days with precipitation
March 4.4"
Snow: 0.5"
7.2 days with precipitation
April 4.7"
7.9 days with precipitation
May 6.3"
8.8 days with precipitation
June 5.5"
9.2 days with precipitation
July 4.4"
7.1 days with precipitation
August 4.1"
5.3 days with precipitation
September 4.9"
6.3 days with precipitation
October 4.2"
6.5 days with precipitation
November 4.2"
Snow: 0.3"
6.8 days with precipitation
December 2.8"
Snow: 0.3"
5.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 31
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 4
50% probability date
Growing Season
210 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,312
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,863
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Tahlequah's climate means for you
Tahlequah runs 61°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 210 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,312 heating and 1,863 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Tahlequah, OK
Tahlequah, Oklahoma runs an annual average of 61°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 73°F to a mean daily low of 49°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00348677, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Tahlequah receives roughly 51.0 inches of precipitation each year, with 4.3 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 210 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 4 and the first fall freeze near October 31. For energy use, 3,312 heating degree days and 1,863 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Tahlequah scores 83/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Tahlequah, OK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Tahlequah, Oklahoma is 61°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 28°F (-2°C).
How much rain does Tahlequah get? ▼
Tahlequah receives 51.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 4.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Tahlequah? ▼
Tahlequah has a climate comfort score of 83/100 (Excellent), milder than 85% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Tahlequah? ▼
Tahlequah has approximately 210 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 4 and the first fall freeze around October 31.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Tahlequah? ▼
Tahlequah has 3,312 heating degree days and 1,863 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Tahlequah climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00348677 near Tahlequah.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00348677. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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