Climate Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 62°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Tulsa R L Jones JR, OK Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 62°F
- Avg annual temp
- 88/100
- Comfort score
- 42.1"
- Annual precip
- 219d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Tulsa R L Jones JR
Tulsa R L Jones JR, Oklahoma averages 62°F a year and scores 88/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 92% of U.S. cities.
- 62°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 88/100
- comfort score, milder than 92% of U.S. cities
- 42.1"
- precipitation, annual total
- 219 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
62°F (16°C)
Avg High
73°F
Avg Low
50°F
Annual Precip
42.1"
Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
62°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
42.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Tulsa R L Jones JR) 88.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Tulsa R L Jones JR area.
How Tulsa R L Jones JR compares to every U.S. city
Tulsa R L Jones JR's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
88 Top 8% higher than 92% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Tulsa R L Jones JR
MethodologyTulsa R L Jones JR'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6" | 23.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8" | 17.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2" | 7.7 | 0.1 |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5" | 1.3 | 0.7 |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 6.1" | 0.0 | 4.1 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 15.9 |
| July | 94°F (34°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 83°F (29°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 25.0 |
| August | 94°F (34°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 23.3 |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 10.8 |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8" | 1.0 | 1.5 |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 2.6" | 9.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5" | 20.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.6"
5.5 days with precipitation
February 1.8"
6.8 days with precipitation
March 3.2"
9.1 days with precipitation
April 4.5"
9.4 days with precipitation
May 6.1"
12.3 days with precipitation
June 4.8"
9.7 days with precipitation
July 3.8"
7.3 days with precipitation
August 3.6"
8.1 days with precipitation
September 3.7"
8.2 days with precipitation
October 3.8"
9.7 days with precipitation
November 2.6"
6.7 days with precipitation
December 2.5"
6.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 4
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
219 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,374
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,146
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Tulsa R L Jones JR's climate means for you
Tulsa R L Jones JR runs 62°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 219 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,374 heating and 2,146 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: Tulsa R L Jones JR, OK
Based on station USW00053908 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Tulsa R L Jones JR, Oklahoma averages 62°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 73°F to a mean daily low of 50°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Tulsa R L Jones JR should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 42.1 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 219 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 30 and the first fall freeze near November 4. And on the energy front, 3,374 heating degree days and 2,146 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Tulsa R L Jones JR scores 88/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Tulsa R L Jones JR, OK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Tulsa R L Jones JR, Oklahoma is 62°F. The warmest month averages 94°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 28°F (-2°C).
How much rain does Tulsa R L Jones JR get? ▼
Tulsa R L Jones JR receives 42.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Tulsa R L Jones JR? ▼
Tulsa R L Jones JR has a climate comfort score of 88/100 (Excellent), milder than 92% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Tulsa R L Jones JR? ▼
Tulsa R L Jones JR has approximately 219 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 30 and the first fall freeze around November 4.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Tulsa R L Jones JR? ▼
Tulsa R L Jones JR has 3,374 heating degree days and 2,146 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 Tulsa R L Jones JR climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00053908 near Tulsa R L Jones JR.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00053908. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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