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Population: 393,049
Elevation: 740 feet above sea level
Land Area: 182.6 square miles
Location: Located in the northeastern section of Oklahoma, approximately 100 miles northeast of Oklahoma City on Interstate 44
Time Zone: Central Time Zone (when it’s noon in Tulsa, it’s 1pm in New York City and 10am in Los Angeles). Tulsa observes Daylight Savings Time from April - October
Weather:
|
|
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
|
Average temp. (°F) |
36.0 |
41.6 |
51.0 |
60.4 |
68.9 |
77.6 |
83.0 |
81.8 |
73.2 |
62.2 |
49.4 |
39.5 |
|
High temperature (°F) |
46.4 |
52.8 |
62.3 |
72.0 |
79.4 |
87.8 |
93.6 |
93.0 |
84.1 |
74.0 |
60.0 |
49.6 |
|
Low temperature (°F) |
25.7 |
30.4 |
39.6 |
48.8 |
58.4 |
67.3 |
72.4 |
70.5 |
62.3 |
50.3 |
38.7 |
29.3 |
|
Precipitation (in) |
1.6 |
2.0 |
3.6 |
3.9 |
6.0 |
4.7 |
2.9 |
2.8 |
4.8 |
4.0 |
3.5 |
2.4 |
Climate:
|
|
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
|
Days with precipitation |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
11 |
9 |
6 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
6 |
7 |
|
Wind speed (mph) |
10.3 |
10.7 |
11.9 |
11.9 |
10.6 |
9.9 |
9.3 |
8.8 |
9.1 |
9.6 |
10.3 |
10.1 |
|
Morning humidity (%) |
78 |
76 |
75 |
77 |
85 |
85 |
81 |
82 |
85 |
82 |
80 |
79 |
|
Afternoon humidity (%) |
63 |
59 |
56 |
55 |
62 |
63 |
57 |
56 |
62 |
57 |
61 |
63 |
|
Sunshine (%) |
53 |
56 |
58 |
60 |
60 |
66 |
74 |
73 |
66 |
64 |
56 |
53 |
|
Days clear of clouds |
10 |
9 |
9 |
8 |
8 |
9 |
13 |
13 |
12 |
14 |
11 |
10 |
|
Partly cloudy days |
7 |
6 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
11 |
11 |
8 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
|
Cloudy days |
14 |
13 |
14 |
13 |
13 |
10 |
7 |
7 |
10 |
10 |
12 |
13 |
|
Snowfall (in) |
3.3 |
2.4 |
1.9 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.5 |
1.9 |
Local Seasons:
Summer is the busiest season as visitors come to the area when the weather is the warmest and the many outdoor attractions are available. Spring and fall are exceptionally nice as the temperatures reach into the 60’s and 70’s F during the day, affording visitors a great opportunity to experience many of the areas sites and attractions. Fall and winter evening temperatures drop into the 30’s. Winters are relatively mild with snow on occasion.
How to Get There:
By Air
Tulsa International Airport
7777 East Apache
Tulsa, OK 74158
918-838-5000
The airport is located just 10 minutes from most points in the city including downtown and the Port of Catoosa. It is served by many of the nationally known airlines as well as certain international, regional and local carriers.
Ground Transportation
Most of the major car rental companies as well as taxi, limousine, and shuttle bus service are available at the airport as well as at locations throughout the city.
By Car
From the southeast (Oklahoma City), Interstate 44 leads directly into the city. From the north and south, U.S. Highway 75 is the most convenient, and from the east and west, use Highway 412
By Train
Amtrak
317 South Detroit Street
Tulsa, OK 74120
800-USA-RAIL
By Bus
Greyhound
317 S Detroit
Tulsa, OK 74120
918-584-4428
How to Get Around:
With so many things to see and do in the area, the best way to get around is by either personal or rental car. In addition, Tulsa does have a convenient transit system.
Tulsa Transit
918-582-2100
Call for additional information
Tulsa Transit is a public trust of the City of Tulsa operating the local bus service in Tulsa, Jenks and Sand Springs. It also provides curb-to-curb transportation for persons with disabilities and the elderly through its Lift Program.
National Holidays:
New Year's Day, Jan. 1
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day 3rd Mon. in Jan.
President's Day, 3rd Mon. in Feb.
Memorial Day, last Mon. in May
Independence Day, July 4
Labor Day, 1st Mon. in Sept.
Thanksgiving Day, 4th Thurs. in Nov.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Dec. 24 and 25
New Year's Eve, Dec. 31
