Tulsa, OK weather in April
In April, Tulsa sees highs around 72°F and lows around 50°F: mild, with some rain. There are about 9 days with rain. Great for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 72°F
- Normal low
- 50°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 4.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 69°F | 75°F |
| Normal low | 45°F | 54°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 29% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:10 am / 7:45 pm | 6:32 am / 8:10 pm |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | 13.6 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical April day
- 6 am53°Fdew point 46°F
- 9 am60°Fdew point 47°F
- Noon66°Fdew point 47°F
- 3 pm69°Fdew point 47°F
- 6 pm68°Fdew point 47°F
- 9 pm61°Fdew point 47°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Tulsa Intl Airport (7 mi away); average wind 11 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F16 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more1 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below1 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in April
Normal precipitation is 4.4 in; a dry April brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 5.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202006: average high 79°F
- Coolest April1993: average high 66°F
- Wettest April2017: 10.4 in
- Driest April2001: 1.2 in
- Highest reading95°F (April 17, 2006)
- Lowest reading25°F (April 7, 2018)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
April compared with March and May
| March | April | May | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 63°F | 72°F | 80°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 50°F | 60°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 13 | 16 | 10 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.1 h | 14.1 h |
Highs change by +9°F from March and +8°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Plano, TX220 mi · high 77°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Olathe, KS199 mi · high 65°F · 9 wet days
How Tulsa ranks in April
- Normal high159th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 2 in Oklahoma
- Wet days202nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days62nd most of 340
What to pack for Tulsa in April
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
April has 179 heating degree days and 53 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Tulsa in April?
The normal high is 72°F and the normal low is 50°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest April reading was 95°F (April 17, 2006).
Does it rain a lot in Tulsa in April?
About 9 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.4 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2017 (10.4 in); the driest was in 2001 (1.2 in).
Is April a good time to visit Tulsa?
April ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for Tulsa (71 out of 100). It has about 16 comfortable days. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Tulsa Intl Airport (USW00013968), 6.7 mi ENE of the city center, 650 ft (72 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Tulsa International Airport (723560-13968), 7.1 mi ENE of the city center, 639 ft (83 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).