McAlester, OK has a mild climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and humid with temperatures often exceeding 90°F (32°C). Winters can be cold with temperatures often dropping below 32°F (0°C). Rainfall is plentiful throughout the year, with an average of over 46 inches (117 cm) annually. The spring and fall months bring moderate temperatures and some windy days. McAlester usually experiences several severe thunderstorms during the summer months, bringing heavy rains and strong winds.
McAlester, Oklahoma gets 44 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
McAlester averages 5 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 221 sunny days per year in McAlester. The US average is 205 sunny days.
McAlester gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 93 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 30
Rain: averages 44 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 5 inches of snow a year