Under a pale orange sunrise, central Oklahoma wakes to a mild December breeze and clear skies stretching to the horizon. The air feels calm, but this week’s warmth won’t last long — a sharper chill is already forming to the north and will push in by the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma City will see plenty of sunshine through Thursday, with highs climbing into the low 60s. Winds from the southwest will keep conditions unseasonably warm, offering a comfortable stretch for outdoor work, early decorating, or local travel. Those mild afternoons, however, will fade quickly once cooler air begins its slow return late Friday.
By Thursday, highs near 63°F will mark the peak of this warm spell. Clear skies continue through Friday, but overnight lows dip toward 30°F by Saturday. Residents could notice frost developing again in shaded areas and rural valleys — a sign winter is edging back in.
Travelers heading out for weekend events should plan for a colder Saturday and Sunday, with highs around 50°F and brisk morning air. Meteorologists note that while Oklahoma stays dry for now, long-range models hint at colder systems sliding into the central U.S. late next week, potentially setting the stage for a more traditional December chill.
Five-Day Outlook for Oklahoma City, OK
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 58°F, low 39°F.
- Thursday: Sunny, high 63°F, low 42°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 56°F, low 30°F.
- Saturday: Sunny, high 50°F, low 30°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 52°F, low 31°F.
