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Climate
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Tulsa lies along the Arkansas River
at an elevation of 700 feet (213 m) above sea level. At latitude
36 degrees, Tulsa is far enough north often to escape protracted
periods of heat in summer, yet far enough south usually to miss
the extreme cold of winter.
The influence of warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico is
often noted, frequently creating high humidity. Generally the
winter months are mild, and although temperatures occasionally
fall below zero (Fahrenheit), they seldom stay there for a very
long period of time. Temperatures of 100 degrees or higher are
often observed from July to early September, but are sometimes
accompanied by a good southerly breeze.
The fall season is long with a number of pleasant, sunny days
and cool nights. Primarily during the spring and early summer
months, the Tulsa area is often subjected to thunderstorms,
some of which contain large hail, damaging winds and an occasional
tornado.
The spring and early summer thunderstorm pattern also provides
the area with a disproportionate share of its annual rainfall,
which averages around 42 inches. Due to frequent periods of
very heavy rainfall Tulsa has one of the most extensive flood
contol systems in the nation.
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