January weather forecast
Oklahoma, USA

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.

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• Oklahoma City - January »
  January is the coldest month of the year in Oklahoma City, registering average temperatures as high as 48.6°F (9.2°C) and as low as 31.6°F (-0.2°C). January in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA traditionally ushers in the coldest part of the year, providing residents with cool to cold temperatures.
• 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, in January, during 1.9 snowfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Norman, during January, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.
• Broken Arrow - January »
  January and February are months with the least rain in Broken Arrow when the rain falls for 6.2 days and typically aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of rain. In Broken Arrow in January, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" (19mm) of snow.
• Lawton - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Lawton is January, when snow falls for 1.2 days and typically aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow. In Lawton during January, snow falls for 1.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow.
• Edmond - January »
  In Edmond in January, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 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 during January, snow falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow. In Moore, during January, snow falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow.
• Midwest City - January »
  January and February are months with the least rain in Midwest City when the rain falls for 4.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of rain. In Midwest City in January, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow.
• Enid - January »
  In Enid in January, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) of snow. In Enid during January, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow.
• Stillwater - January »
  In Stillwater in January, snow falls for 1.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.87" (22mm) of snow. In Stillwater, Oklahoma, in January, during 4.8 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Muskogee - January »
  In Muskogee, Oklahoma, during January, snow falls for 1.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of snow. In Muskogee in January, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Bartlesville - January »
  In Bartlesville in January, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.83" (21mm) of snow. In Bartlesville, Oklahoma, during January, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow.