Climate
Oklahoma Climatological Survey
This article provides an overview of Oklahoma’s varied climate which ranges from humid-subtropical in the eastern third of the state to semi-arid in the west. The Oklahoma Climatological Survey maintains extensive records and information on Oklahoma’s climate. It also operates the Oklahoma Mesonet (see listing below) and supports a variety of scientific research projects.
Howard L. Johnson
(The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture)
Johnson’s article offers a brief overview of Oklahoma’s climate and highlights the inherent variation in average temperature, humidity, and annual precipitation across the state.
Howard L. Johnson and Claude E. Duchon
(University of Oklahoma Press, 1995)
A thematic and well-illustrated compendium on Oklahoma’s climate with information on geography, annual and seasonal climate, wind and humidity, and climate and agriculture.
Oklahoma Climatological Survey
A world-class network of environmental monitoring stations across Oklahoma offering near-real-time weather information.
CLIMATE PROJECTIONS FOR OKLAHOMA CITY
Oklahoma City Climate Projections Report
(South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center, 2020)
Temperature, precipitation, and growing-season projections for Oklahoma City produced by the South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The projections featured in this report use multiple climate models to present a range of potential futures and risks.
