January weather forecast
Tulsa, OK

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A bridge over the Arkansas River overlooking the scenic Tulsa city in Oklahoma
A bridge over the Arkansas River overlooking the scenic Tulsa city in Oklahoma

Weather in January

Tulsa, Oklahoma kicks off the year with relative coldness. The winter chill begins to ease slightly later in the month. Compared to December, January does see a slight increase in both minimal and maximal temperatures indicating the onset of a transition from winter to spring. Despite the general cold weather, there are periods with higher temperatures that break the icy monotony. January holds onto winter's grasp with 0.47" (12mm) of snowfall, one of the two months in the year to witness such a phenomenon.


Temperature

Tulsa's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 46.6°F (8.1°C) to a low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

January, August and October, with an average relative humidity of 67%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

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.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Tulsa, during January, snow falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 6.1 snowfall days, and 1.85" (47mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Tulsa, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.7h.

UV index

In Tulsa, Oklahoma, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

In Tulsa, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 46.6°F (8.1°C) and a low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

What is the temperature in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Tulsa, records 46.6°F (8.1°C), while the low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

What are the least humid months?

The months with the lowest humidity are January, August and October, with an average relative humidity of 67%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 67%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 5.8 days and typically collects 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Tulsa, Oklahoma, in January, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 1.8 days. Throughout January, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Tulsa, Oklahoma, the average day length in January is 10h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Tulsa have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Tulsa?

In Tulsa, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Tulsa, OK

Average temperature in January - Tulsa, OK
  • Average high temperature in January: 46.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Tulsa, OK

Average pressure in January - Tulsa, OK
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Tulsa, OK

Average wind speed in January - Tulsa, OK
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

Average humidity in January
Tulsa, OK

Average humidity in January - Tulsa, OK
  • Average humidity in January: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, August and October (67%).

Average rainfall in January
Tulsa, OK

Average rainfall in January - Tulsa, OK
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
Tulsa, OK

Average rainfall days in January - Tulsa, OK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Tulsa, OK

Average snowfall in January - Tulsa, OK
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Tulsa, OK

Average snowfall days in January - Tulsa, OK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Tulsa, OK

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Tulsa, OK
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Tulsa, OK

Average sunshine days in January - Tulsa, OK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Tulsa, OK

Average UV index in January - Tulsa, OK
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Tulsa, OK

Average cloud cover in January - Tulsa, OK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in January
Tulsa, OK

Average visibility in January - Tulsa, OK
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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