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Lake Aluma, Oklahoma Weather

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon. Day 14 of summer. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Lake Aluma weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Lake Aluma, OK
Saturday, July 4 at 4:25 PM
102
°
Clear
Feels like
105°
Humidity
31%
Wind
10 mph
Sunrise
1:19 AM
Sunset
3:48 PM
Lake Aluma, OK
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastLake Aluma, OK: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 69 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit with a 41% chance of precipitation at 11 PM.
L 69°H 102°
Lake Aluma, OK
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 4
    Light Showers
    41%
    0.41″
    102°72°—
  2. Sunday
    Jul 5
    Heavy Rain
    41%
    1.0″
    87°69°-15°
  3. Monday
    Jul 6
    Overcast
    —
    —
    97°73°+10°
  4. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Clear
    —
    —
    101°72°+4°
  5. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Overcast
    —
    —
    108°75°+7°
  6. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Overcast
    —
    —
    110°79°+2°
  7. Friday
    Jul 10
    Overcast
    15%
    —
    107°78°-3°
Lake Aluma, OK
Next 24 hours · Hot now
HOT 90°60°85°110°12p6p12a6anow 102°high 102°low 69°PRECIP %
Lake Aluma, OK
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
S
188° · veering 13°
Direction
S
188°
Sustained
10
mph
Gust
13
mph
Peak 24h
25
avg 10
Beaufort · 3 · GENTLE BRZ
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 10 · pk 25 @ 8:00a
010203040MPHB1B2B3B4B5B6B7B8-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 425SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze veering 13° from the s.
Lake Aluma, OK
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
973.6
-2.1 mb in 3h · falling rapidly · 28.75 inHg
Now
973.6
mb
3h
-2.1
mb
12h
-0.5
mb
24h
-1.4
mb
Regime · STORM
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 974–977
965970975980985-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW976.5973.7973.7
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Deep low still deepening — rough seas, strong wind, persistent rain.
Lake Aluma, OK
Air quality
41
AQI
Good
→-3 in 6h

AQI 41 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 points). PM2.5 at 8.9 µg/m³, PM10 at 12.4 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5DRIVERGood
8.9μg/m³
PM 10Good
12μg/m³
NO₂Good
1μg/m³
OzoneModerate
97μg/m³
UV IndexModerate
5.0

What's driving it

Ozone × UV × Sky

Ozone at AQI 46 — peak already passed at 1 PM under clear skies. Levels should ease through evening.

Present
AQI 46
UV peak
4.5 at earlier today
Sky at peak
clear
Projected peak
AQI 46

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 8.9 µg/m³, PM10 at 12.4 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.

PM2.5/PM10
0.72
Wind
breezy
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
background

Trends

Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.

Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100SATSUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³300
Lake Aluma, OK
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
17%
CLEAR
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
122.9mi
UNLIMITED
123 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
21:25 UTC · Lake Aluma, OK · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
21:25 UTC · Lake Aluma, OK · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Lake Aluma, OK
Satellite · infrared · animated
Lake Aluma, OK
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Lake Aluma, OK
Almanac · Saturday, July 4
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
5:50 AM
Sunrise
1:19 AM
Daylight
14h 29m
Sunset
3:48 PM
Civil dusk
9:19 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
Lake Aluma, OK
The moon
Waning Gibbous
78% illuminated
Moonrise
11:19 PM
Moonset
10:42 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Lake Aluma, OK
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon

bird
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Lake Aluma at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 26°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: March 20 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

16-Day Forecast — Lake Aluma

  1. Sat102°72°41%
  2. Sun87°69°41%
  3. Mon97°73°4%
  4. Tue101°72°1%
  5. Wed108°75°2%
  6. Thu110°79°6%
  7. Fri107°78°15%
  8. Sat89°72°16%
  9. Sun92°68°4%
  10. Mon92°65°4%
  11. Tue94°65°4%
  12. Wed94°72°8%
  13. Thu96°68°13%
  14. Fri94°72°17%
  15. Sat101°70°32%
  16. Sun97°69°23%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of July 4, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.

SPC Convective Outlook

Storm Prediction Center — Lake Aluma

SPC has placed Lake Aluma in the Slight Risk category for severe thunderstorms today.

  • TODAYSLGTSlight Risk
  • TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms

Scattered severe storms possible. A few tornadoes, hail, and damaging wind gusts possible.

Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.

January 1–5: Frost quiets the live oaks.January 6–10: Still water thickens with ice.January 11–15: Springs begin to move beneath ice.January 16–20: Cardinal dawn calls grow bolder.January 21–25: Late January thaw pulses.January 26–31: Last freeze locks the land.February 1–5: February's lengthening light.February 6–10: Warming winds thaw the margin.February 11–15: Magnolia blooms break the gray.February 16–20: Mockingbirds resume the dawn chorus.February 21–25: Rain replaces the last snow.February 26–28: Mist clings to greening valleys.March 1–5: The green pulse awakens.March 6–10: Hibernators emerge to call.March 11–15: Dogwood and redbud ignite.March 16–20: Swallowtails emerge from winter silk.March 21–25: Light crowns the dogwood canopy.March 26–31: Redbud cascades over the thaw.April 1–5: Thunder announces the wet season.April 6–10: Barn swallows carve the warming sky.April 11–15: Magnolia blooms and falls in a breath.April 16–20: First rainbows arch over thunderheads.April 21–25: Reeds push through marsh water.April 26–30: Frost retreats; seedlings rise free.May 1–5: Warblers flood the canopy in waves.May 6–10: Tulip poplar lights the forest crown.May 11–15: Shad pulse upstream through rapids.May 16–20: Roses open on the Piedmont edge.May 21–25: Fireflies scout the humid dusk.May 26–31: Frog choruses rise from every wetland.June 1–5: Fireflies pulse through the magnolias.June 6–10: Kudzu climbs deeper into green.June 11–15: Sun climbs to its northern throne.June 16–20: Heat settles and the rain begins.June 21–25: The longest day turns toward shadow.June 26–30: Fireflies drift through Spanish moss.July 1–5: Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon.July 6–10: Thunderheads boil and break at dusk.July 11–15: Thunder builds each drowsy afternoon.July 16–20: Cicadas claim the long noon.July 21–25: Dog days drape the earth in haze.July 26–31: Katydids begin their rasping chorus.August 1–5: Dusk arrives one minute earlier each night.August 6–10: Meteorological summer's turning page.August 11–15: Cool winds gather at the margins.August 16–20: Dog-day cicadas rise.August 21–25: Heat breaks in creek beds.August 26–31: Monarchs gather strength.September 1–5: Harvests begin in earnest.September 6–10: Dew beads on resurrection fern.September 11–15: Raptors trail the thermals.September 16–20: Day and dark find balance.September 21–25: Thunder quiets the land.September 26–30: Insects retreat below.October 1–5: Swamp waters recede.October 6–10: Maples ignite the ridge.October 11–15: Asters crown the meadows.October 16–20: Crickets sing at dusk.October 21–25: Frost paints the garden.October 26–31: Light rains whisper down.November 1–5: Sweetgum Turns Crimson.November 6–10: Camellia Blooms Break Through.November 11–15: Earth Stiffens Underfoot.November 16–20: Bare Limbs Hold the Light.November 21–25: First Frost Grips the High Ground.November 26–30: North Wind Strips the Last Leaves.December 1–5: Darkness Falls Before Dinner.December 6–10: Winter Locks the Land.December 11–15: Wildlife Retreats to Shelter.December 16–20: Ice Edges Deepen Inward.December 21–25: The Sun Begins its Return.December 26–31: The Year Turns in Silence.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · July 1–5

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon

Dog-day cicadas emerge in waves, their rasp dominating every sunny hour; heat peaks above 90 degrees daily.

Day 185 of 365 · Wedge 37 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
February——
Marchlettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Aprillettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash—
Maytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Junetomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
July—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
September—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
Novemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots—
December——

A year in weather

In Lake Aluma, July runs warmest near 85°F and January coldest around 38°F, while May is the wettest month (5.1 inches) and February the driest (1.3 inches).

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January38°1.4″9
February42°1.3″9
March51°2.8″13
April61°3.8″14
May69°5.1″17
June79°3.6″12
July85°2.1″11
August84°2.8″12
September77°2.6″9
October64°2.8″9
November50°2.5″9
December39°1.5″9

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Lake Aluma?
Lake Aluma's last spring frost lands near mid-March, and in Lake Aluma the first fall frost follows around mid-December.
What is the rainy season in Lake Aluma?
Lake Aluma sees its heaviest rain in May (around 5.1 inches), part of roughly 32 inches a year.
What is the warmest month in Lake Aluma?
Lake Aluma peaks in July, when the mean runs near 85°F.
What is the coldest month in Lake Aluma?
January is Lake Aluma's coldest month, averaging about 38°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Lake Aluma?
Hardy spring crops go in near mid-March in Lake Aluma; tender peppers and squash wait 10–14 days.
How many rainy days does Lake Aluma get?
Lake Aluma averages about 132 days with measurable rain or snow each year.
What hardiness zone is Lake Aluma?
Because Lake Aluma bottoms near 38°F in January, that winter low sets Lake Aluma's USDA zone — verify by ZIP.
What is the 10-day forecast for Lake Aluma?
Lake Aluma's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Lake Aluma?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Lake Aluma in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Lake Aluma?
Current conditions for Lake Aluma and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Lake Aluma forecast updated?
The Lake Aluma forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Lake Aluma?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Lake Aluma are in the Almanac section above, along with civil dawn, civil dusk, and day length. Day length is longest near the summer solstice and shortest near the winter solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Lake Aluma?
The next few days in Lake Aluma's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

The humid subtropical climate of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma carries typical Januarys near 38°F and Julys around 85°F — 47°F of seasonal travel.

In a typical year Lake Aluma records about 32 inches of precipitation on around 132 days.

Lake Aluma sits at 35.5°N; that 47°F seasonal swing frames planting windows and frost dates across Lake Aluma.

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ZIP codes in Lake Aluma

  • 73121

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.