Oklahoma’s weather reflects the varied nature of its geography. The climate of Northwest Oklahoma is generally mild and semi-arid. Due to the diverse terrain of the state, the weather frequently changes, so it is never boring! Oklahoman Will Rogers once quipped, “If you don’t like the weather in Oklahoma, wait a minute and it’ll change.”

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Oklahoma experiences all four seasons, each with its own charm.

Winter

Outbreaks of cold air from the northern plains regularly send temperatures plunging, but the cold air usually is soon replaced by milder air returning from the south. Temperatures can vary by as much as 50 degrees either across the state on a single day, or at a single location from one day to the next. Snow is infrequent, but the one or two snowfalls per year provide striking winter landscapes, which rarely remain longer than a week.

Spring

Spring comes early in Oklahoma. The number and strength of winter weather episodes decrease by late February
or early March. An occasional early-spring snow will fall, but traces of it are likely to be gone within a day or so. By mid-April, winter cold is a distant memory. Oklahoma receives most of its rainfall in the spring, much of it falling from spectacular thunderstorms.

Summer

Warm, moist air normally associated with the southeastern United States spreads throughout Oklahoma during the summer months. Sunny skies abound throughout the state. High temperatures commonly in the 90s and morning lows in the 60s or 70s combine to make this season ideal for recreation on Oklahoma’s many lakes. Rainfall in the summer is usually associated with isolated, short-lived thunderstorms.

Autumn

In many ways, Oklahoma’s most attractive season, autumn features mild days, cool nights and plenty of sunshine. The cool spells, which herald the approach of winter, are normally not seen until after mid-October. The brief periods of cool weather are frequently followed by extended periods of mild, dry weather. Fall leaves in the wooded regions of the state put on a breathtaking display of color. Extended periods of mild weather make viewing of the fall colors a popular pastime.