Oklahoma City (KOKC) Temperature Market Guide

KOKC • Will Rogers World Airport

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Oklahoma City's Will Rogers World Airport (KOKC) offers a ForecastEx temperature market in the heart of Tornado Alley. Located on the Southern Great Plains, OKC experiences extreme temperature variability, severe weather, and dramatic clashes between arctic and tropical air masses.

Quick Facts

Station Code	`KOKC`
Location	Oklahoma City, OK
Coordinates	35.3931°N, 97.6007°W
Elevation	1,295 ft (395 m)
Timezone	CT (America/Chicago)
NWS Office	Norman (OUN)
Resolution Source	NWS CLI Report ↗

About the KOKC Weather Station

The KOKC ASOS is located at Will Rogers World Airport, approximately 6 miles southwest of downtown Oklahoma City. At 1,295 feet elevation on the Great Plains, the station sits in open terrain with no significant topographic barriers.

Oklahoma City Climate & Temperature Patterns

Oklahoma City experiences a humid subtropical climate (Koppen: Cfa) with strong continental influences.

Key Climate Factors:

Extreme Variability: OKC has one of the most variable climates of any major U.S. city. Temperature swings of 30-50°F in 24 hours are possible.

Severe Weather: OKC is ground zero for Tornado Alley.

Drought/Flood Cycles: The region alternates between drought and flood conditions.

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Seasonal Trading Considerations

Winter (December - February):
Highly variable with temperatures ranging from the teens during arctic outbreaks to the 70s during warm spells.

Spring (March - May):
Peak severe weather season with frequent tornadoes.

Summer (June - August):
Hot with average highs in the mid-90s°F. 100°F+ days are common.

Fall (September - November):
Gradually cooling with decreasing storm activity.

Oklahoma City-Specific Trading Tips

Track Cold Fronts: Front timing is critical. Strong fronts can drop temperatures 30-40°F in hours.

Severe Weather Days: On severe weather days, pre-storm temperatures often surge before crashing with outflow.

Ice Storm Risk: Winter ice storms can keep temperatures pinned near freezing.

Dry Line: The dry line often sets up near OKC in spring.

Market Resolution Details

Oklahoma City temperature markets resolve based on the official high temperature in the NWS CLI for station KOKC, issued by the Norman forecast office (OUN).

Resolution Source: NWS CLI (Climatological Report)

Reporting Period: 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM Central Standard Time.

Data Release Schedule

Typical release times for key data products at KOKC. Times shown in UTC.

Data Type	Typical Time (UTC)	Variability
CLI Report Daily climatological summary	07:41 UTC	±4 min
24hr High METAR with max temp	05:52 UTC	±1 min
METAR Hourly observations	Hourly at :52	±0 min
DSM #1 Daily summary message	22:03 UTC	Issuance time
DSM #2 Daily summary message	21:03 UTC	Issuance time
DSM #3 Daily summary message	23:03 UTC	Issuance time
DSM #4 Daily summary message	23:05 UTC	Issuance time

6-Hour High/Low Reports

These METARs include 6-hour maximum and minimum temperatures, useful for tracking intraday temperature trends.

05:52 UTC

11:52 UTC

17:52 UTC

23:52 UTC

Note: Times are approximate and may vary. CLI reports are the official resolution source for temperature markets. See NWS Data Guide for more information.

Data Resources

Quick links to official data sources and tools for Oklahoma City.

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Forecasting Challenges

Extreme Variability: The sheer range of possible outcomes makes OKC forecasting challenging.

Front Timing: Precise cold front timing is difficult but critical.

Severe Weather: Storm development adds uncertainty.

Historical Temperature Records

Record High: 113°F recorded in August 1936.

Record Low: -17°F recorded in February 2011.

100°F+ Days: Oklahoma City averages about 15-20 days per year at or above 100°F.

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