River Bottom, OK Climate


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River Bottom, OK has an incredibly diverse climate that changes drastically from season to season. During the summer months, temperatures can reach up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32°C), while during the winter months temperatures can drop as low as 20 degrees Fahrenheit (-6°C). The area experiences both cold winters and hot summers, so it is important to be prepared for all kinds of weather. Rainfall also varies in River Bottom, OK with approximately 8 inches (20 cm) per year on average. The area is also known for its high winds throughout the year, making it a great spot for wind sports such as kiteboarding and windsurfing.

River Bottom, Oklahoma gets 46 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

River Bottom averages 6 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 227 sunny days per year in River Bottom. The US average is 205 sunny days.

River Bottom gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 88 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.


Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 93 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 26
Rain: averages 46 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 6 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for River Bottom is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is one of the least comfortable places in Oklahoma.

5.5 Summer - 6.5 Winter
May, October and April are the most pleasant months in River Bottom, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateRiver Bottom, OklahomaUnited States
  45.9 in.38.1 in.
  5.8 in.27.8 in.
  88.1 days106.2 days
  227 days205 days
  92.8°85.8°
  25.9°21.7°
  7.17
  4.64.3
  581 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

August is the hottest month for River Bottom with an average high temperature of 93.3°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Oklahoma. In River Bottom, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for River Bottom are May, October and April.
In River Bottom, there are 61.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Oklahoma.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for River Bottom with an average of 25.9°. This is about average compared to other places in Oklahoma.
In River Bottom, there are 78.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Oklahoma.
In River Bottom, there are 0.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Oklahoma.
Humidity in River Bottom can be uncomfortable during the summer, but comfortable for most of the year. The most uncomfortably humid months are July, August and June. The humid season runs from June-September and the most comfortable months are October-May.
May is the wettest month in River Bottom with 5.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 2.3 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 30% of yearly precipitation and 17% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 45.9 inches in River Bottom means that it is wetter than most places in Oklahoma.
May is the rainiest month in River Bottom with 10.3 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 5.7 rainy days. There are 88.1 rainy days annually in River Bottom, which is rainier than most places in Oklahoma. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 5.8 inches in River Bottom means that it is about average compared to other places in Oklahoma. January is the snowiest month in River Bottom with 2.0 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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