Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Wichita Mountains in January
This is the coldest month in Wichita Mountains: highs average 50°F (10°C) and lows 27°F (-3°C), with about 1.2 in (30 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 70/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 50°F (10°C)
- Avg low
- 27°F (-3°C)
- Rain or snow
- 1.2 in (30 mm)
- Humidity
- 66%
- Cloud cover
- 46%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 55 min
- Comfort score
- 70/100 · Good
What January feels like
Afternoons only reach about 50°F (10°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect about 1.2 in (30 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because nights fall well below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Plan around January
January sits mid-table; the best months are March & April and October & November.
- Comfort holds steady from December (70 → 70/100).
- Our Oklahoma Route 66 route recommends Mar – May, so January falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for January
- Insulated jackethighs only 50°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 27°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Wichita Mountains in January
January is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
The Old Plantation Restaurant
Medicine Park steakhouse serving since 1966 in a 1910 building.
Why now January scores 70/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Riverside Cafe
Creekside patio cafe with fried catfish and burgers.
Why now Highs near 50°F and 1.2 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Medicine Park
Small cobblestone resort town on Medicine Creek, Oklahoma's first.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Forty Foot Hole
Granite gorge and pool on Cache Creek reached by short trail.
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Starting point for maps, trail conditions and exhibits on the refuge's prairie and bison.
Nearby in January
- Oklahoma City in January~84 mi · highs 47°F, 1.3 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Lake Hefner in January~85 mi · highs 47°F, 1.3 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Dallas in January~175 mi · highs 55°F, 2.3 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Tulsa in January~182 mi · highs 46°F, 1.8 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Wichita Mountains in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Wichita Mountains?
It's middling, scoring 70/100. The best months are March & April and October & November, at up to 93. Expect highs of 50°F (10°C) and 1.2 in (30 mm) of rain or snow. Our Oklahoma Route 66 route recommends Mar – May, so January is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Wichita Mountains in January?
Average highs are 50°F (10°C) and average lows 27°F (-3°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Wichita Mountains in January?
Not much: about 1.2 in (30 mm) of rain or snow falls across January on average, the driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 30.4 in (773 mm).
What should I pack for Wichita Mountains in January?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 50°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 27°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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