Weather in Skiatook, Oklahoma
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Thunderstorm19%88°74°
- SundayMay 17Overcast12%90°71°
- MondayMay 18Thunderstorm19%93°77°
- TuesdayMay 19Light Showers63%78°58°
- WednesdayMay 20Overcast54%67°53°
- ThursdayMay 21Light Drizzle39%74°60°
- FridayMay 22Light Drizzle35%74°59°
- PM 2.5
- 5.7 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 7.4 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 2.5 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 93.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 11:27 AM
- Moonset
- 1:52 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Skiatook at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 4°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 25 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Warm-season window is open
As of May 17, the last spring frost has passed for most years. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, basil, and cucurbits (cucumbers, squash, melons) now. Direct-sow beans and corn into warm soil.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
Skiatook's warmest month is July (~83°F mean) and its coldest is January (~39°F). Rainfall peaks in May (5.7 inches) and bottoms out in February (1.6 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39° | 1.6″ | 3 |
| February | 43° | 1.6″ | 4 |
| March | 52° | 3.1″ | 5 |
| April | 61° | 4.4″ | 6 |
| May | 70° | 5.7″ | 7 |
| June | 79° | 4.7″ | 7 |
| July | 83° | 3.8″ | 5 |
| August | 82° | 3.4″ | 5 |
| September | 74° | 3.9″ | 6 |
| October | 62° | 3.8″ | 5 |
| November | 50° | 2.7″ | 4 |
| December | 41° | 2.4″ | 4 |
Regional context
Skiatook sits within a humid subtropical climate region — a cohort that shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions across nearby cities.
Similar climates: Oklahoma City, OK, Tulsa, OK, Norman, OK, Broken Arrow, OK, Edmond, OK.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Skiatook?
- Skiatook's last spring frost typically falls around mid-April, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Skiatook?
- May is the wettest month with about 5.7 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 41 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Skiatook?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 83°F.
- What is the coldest month in Skiatook?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 39°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Skiatook?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-April); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Skiatook get?
- Skiatook averages about 60 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Skiatook?
- Skiatook's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Skiatook, Oklahoma sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January means hover near 39°F while July averages 83°F — a 45°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Skiatook receives about 41 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 60 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (36.4°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — all of which shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.