Climate Comfort Score
73/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 62°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Velma, OK Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 62°F
- Avg annual temp
- 73/100
- Comfort score
- 224d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Velma
Velma, Oklahoma averages 62°F a year and scores 73/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 68% of U.S. cities.
- 62°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 73/100
- comfort score, milder than 68% of U.S. cities
- 224 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 (17°C)
Avg High
74°F
Avg Low
51°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
73/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
62°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Velma) 73.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Velma area.
How Velma compares to every U.S. city
Velma's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
73 Top 32% higher than 68% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Velma
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Velma, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 52°F (11°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | N/A | 19.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | N/A | 14.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | N/A | 5.2 | 0.2 |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | N/A | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 3.7 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 18.5 |
| July | 94°F (34°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 83°F (28°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 24.7 |
| August | 95°F (35°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 83°F (28°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 24.4 |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 75°F (24°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 12.1 |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | N/A | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | N/A | 7.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 42°F (6°C) | N/A | 17.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 7
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 28
50% probability date
Growing Season
224 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,106
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,158
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Velma's climate means for you
Velma runs 62°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 224 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 28 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,106 heating and 2,158 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: Velma, OK
An annual average temperature of 62°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 74°F to a mean daily low of 51°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Velma, Oklahoma. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00349130 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Velma receives roughly an uncharted amount of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 224 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 28 and the first fall freeze near November 7. For energy use, 3,106 heating degree days and 2,158 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Velma scores 73/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Velma, OK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Velma, Oklahoma is 62°F. The warmest month averages 95°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 30°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Velma get? ▼
Velma receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Velma? ▼
Velma has a climate comfort score of 73/100 (Good), milder than 68% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Velma? ▼
Velma has approximately 224 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 28 and the first fall freeze around November 7.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Velma? ▼
Velma has 3,106 heating degree days and 2,158 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 Velma climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00349130 near Velma.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00349130. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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