Winter temperatures · Oklahoma
How cold does Oklahoma City get in winter?
In a typical winter, December to February, Oklahoma City averages highs around 51°F and lows around 29°F.
About 7 days a year never get above freezing. About 2 nights a year drop to 10°F or colder, and a night below zero comes along less than once a year. That makes it the 51st mildest winter of the 129 US cities we track.
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The coldest low in the forecast for the next 48 hours is about 38°F.
Oklahoma City averages winter highs around 51°F, which is mild right up until a cold front walks in unannounced.
Live 48-hour forecast from OpenWeatherMap, refreshed about every half hour. Alerts from the National Weather Service.
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Winter at a glance
| Average winter high | 51°F |
|---|---|
| Average winter low | 29°F |
| Days a year that stay below freezing | 7 |
| Nights a year at 32°F or colder | 72 |
| Nights a year at 10°F or colder | 2 |
| Nights a year below zero | fewer than one |
| Average summer high, for comparison | 91°F |
Winter here is December to February. Counts are averages a year.
Cities with about the same winter
- Richmond, Virginia: highs around 50°F, lows around 31°F
- Amarillo, Texas: highs around 53°F, lows around 26°F
- Olympia, Washington: highs around 47°F, lows around 33°F
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991 to 2020, station USW00013967.