Tulsa, OK All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Tulsa, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 113°F (45°C) | August 3, 2011 |
| Record Low | -12.8°F (-25°C) | February 16, 2021 |
| Lowest High | 5°F (-15°C) | December 24, 1983 |
| Highest Low | 87.9°F (31°C) | July 30, 2012 and July 31, 2012 |
| Highest Mean | 99.9°F (38°C) | July 31, 2012 |
| Lowest Mean | -0.8°F (-18°C) | February 15, 2021 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 6.95" (176.5 mm) | May 27, 1984 |
| Max in One Month | 18.81" (477.7 mm) | September 1971 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | January 1986 |
| Max in One Year | 69.91" (1775.7 mm) | 1973 |
| Least in One Year | 28.20" (716.3 mm) | 2016 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 13.2" (33.5 cm) | February 1, 2011 |
| Max in One Month | 22.5" (57.1 cm) | February 2011 |
| Max in One Season | 26.1" (66.2 cm) | 2010-11 |
| Max in One Year | 26.1" (66.2 cm) | 2011 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.3" (0.8 cm) | October 30, 1993 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.3" (0.8 cm) | October 30, 1993 |
| Latest Snow | 0.3" (0.8 cm) | April 9, 1973 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.3" (0.8 cm) | April 9, 1973 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at TULSA INTL AP (11 mi from Tulsa, OK). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Tulsa, OK?
The all-time record high in Tulsa, OK is 113°F (45°C), set on August 3, 2011.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Tulsa, OK?
The all-time record low in Tulsa, OK is -12.8°F (-25°C), set on February 16, 2021.
What is the most rain Tulsa, OK has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Tulsa, OK is 6.95 inches, on May 27, 1984.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Tulsa, OK?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Tulsa, OK is 13.2 inches, on February 1, 2011.
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