January weather forecast
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Weather in January

January in Oklahoma is characterized by its winter chill, especially pronounced in the panhandle and the western regions. These areas, with their semi-arid climates, often record some of the lowest temperatures of the year. During January, the state witnesses temperatures ranging from lows near 20°F (-6.7°C) to highs around 50°F (10°C).

The southeast, influenced by its humid subtropical climate, tends to be slightly milder in comparison. However, even here, the temperatures frequently drop below freezing, especially during nighttime. In contrast to December, January is often more consistent in its cold, with the freeze penetrating the soil depths from 3" (76mm) to 10" (254mm).

Snowfall is more prevalent in January, with the panhandle receiving a significant portion of its annual 30" (762mm) during this month. Conversely, eastern Oklahoma sees much lighter snow accumulations, averaging 2" (51mm). Though the state is not typically known for its snow-covered landscapes, January is the exception, especially in the northwestern regions.

Watts, located in the northeastern part of the state, holds the record for the state's lowest January temperature, plummeting to an extreme -27°F (-32.8°C) back on January 18, 1930. Such extremes, though rare, underscore January's reputation as one of the coldest months in Oklahoma.

As the month progresses and transitions into February, temperatures slightly rise, but the core essence of winter remains dominant, with the cold, occasionally snowy conditions persisting.

  • Oklahoma City - January »
    In Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in January, during 1.7 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Oklahoma City, during January, snow falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.
  • Tulsa - January »
    The month with the least rainfall in Tulsa is January, when the rain falls for 5.8 days and typically collects 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. In Tulsa in January, during 1.8 snowfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
  • Norman - January »
    In Norman during January, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation. In Norman, in January, snow falls for 1.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" (19mm) of snow.
  • Broken Arrow - January »
    The months with the least rainfall in Broken Arrow are January and February Rain falls for 6.2 days and accumulates 1.38" (35mm) of rain. The months with the least rainfall in Broken Arrow are January and February Rain falls for 6.2 days and accumulates 1.38" (35mm) of rain.
  • Lawton - January »
    In Lawton during January, snow falls for 1.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow. In Lawton, during January, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.
  • Edmond - January »
    The month with the most snowfall in Edmond is January, when snow falls for 1.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow. The month with the most snowfall in Edmond is January, when snow falls for 1.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.
  • Moore - January »
    In Moore, in January, during 1.6 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated. January is the month that records the lowest temperatures in Moore, with averages ranging from a high of 48.7°F (9.3°C) to a low of 31.6°F (-0.2°C).
  • Midwest City - January »
    In Midwest City, Oklahoma, during January, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation. The months with the least rainfall in Midwest City are January and February Rain falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of rain.
  • Enid - January »
    In Enid, during January, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation. In Enid, in January, during 2.4 snowfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
  • Stillwater - January »
    In Stillwater, Oklahoma, during January, snow falls for 1.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow. In Stillwater, during January, snow falls for 1.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow.
  • Muskogee - January »
    In Muskogee, in January, snow falls for 1.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" (19mm) of snow. On the first day of January in Muskogee sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:18 pm.
  • Bartlesville - January »
    In Bartlesville in January, during 2.2 snowfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is typically accumulated. January, with its average high-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C), holds the record as the coldest month in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
Updated: May 24, 2024
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