October 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 October

October sees more concrete signs of fall setting in Tulsa. The weather is significant with dropping temperature scales, providing a sharp contrast between the ongoing fall and approaching winter. However, there is a reduction in rainfall in comparison to September. Instead, October owns an increased focus on the wind, its cool breeze becoming more regular. The vegetation beautifully responds to this change as the city starts donning vibrant fall colours.

Temperature

In Tulsa, entering October brings a temperature decrement, reducing from September's warm 83.3°F (28.5°C) to a pleasant 70.7°F (21.5°C). Throughout October, Tulsa records an average temperature of 53.1°F (11.7°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Tulsa, in October, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Tulsa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.1 days and collects up to 20.28" (515mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Tulsa, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 15min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 6:28 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 4 in October suggests the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature?

In October, in Tulsa, the average high-temperature is 70.7°F (21.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 53.1°F (11.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the least humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in October?

In Tulsa, Oklahoma, the average relative humidity in October is 67%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Tulsa, during October, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in October?

In Tulsa, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

How many hours of daylight does Tulsa have in October?

In Tulsa, the average day length in October is 11h and 15min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Tulsa?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 6:28 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In Tulsa, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Tulsa, OK

Average temperature in October - Tulsa, OK
  • Average high temperature in October: 70.7°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 October: 53.1°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 October
Tulsa, OK

Average pressure in October - Tulsa, OK
  • Average pressure in October: 30.02"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 October
Tulsa, OK

Average wind speed in October - Tulsa, OK
  • Average wind speed in October: 8.9mph

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 October
Tulsa, OK

Average humidity in October - Tulsa, OK
  • Average humidity in October: 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 October
Tulsa, OK

Average rainfall in October - Tulsa, OK
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.01"

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 October
Tulsa, OK

Average rainfall days in October - Tulsa, OK
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.4 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 October
Tulsa, OK

Average snowfall in October - Tulsa, OK
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

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 October
Tulsa, OK

Average snowfall days in October - Tulsa, OK
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 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 October /
Average sunshine in October
Tulsa, OK

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Tulsa, OK
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 2min

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 October: 6h and 3min

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 October
Tulsa, OK

Average sunshine days in October - Tulsa, OK
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.9 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 October
Tulsa, OK

Average UV index in October - Tulsa, OK
  • Average UV index in October: 4

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 October
Tulsa, OK

Average cloud cover in October - Tulsa, OK
  • Average cloud cover in October: 29

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 October
Tulsa, OK

Average visibility in October - Tulsa, OK
  • Average visibility in October: 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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