Population:
393,049
Elevation:
740 feet above sea level
Land Area:
182.6 square miles
Location:
Located in the northeastern section of Oklahoma, approximately 100 miles
northeast of Oklahoma City on Interstate 44
Time Zone:
Central Time Zone (when it’s noon in Tulsa, it’s 1pm in New York City and 10am
in Los Angeles). Tulsa observes Daylight Savings Time from April - October
Weather:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Average temp. (°F)
36.0
41.6
51.0
60.4
68.9
77.6
83.0
81.8
73.2
62.2
49.4
39.5
High temperature (°F)
46.4
52.8
62.3
72.0
79.4
87.8
93.6
93.0
84.1
74.0
60.0
49.6
Low temperature (°F)
25.7
30.4
39.6
48.8
58.4
67.3
72.4
70.5
62.3
50.3
38.7
29.3
Precipitation (in)
1.6
2.0
3.6
3.9
6.0
4.7
2.9
2.8
4.8
4.0
3.5
2.4
Climate:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Days with precipitation
6
7
8
9
11
9
6
7
7
7
6
7
Wind speed (mph)
10.3
10.7
11.9
11.9
10.6
9.9
9.3
8.8
9.1
9.6
10.3
10.1
Morning humidity (%)
78
76
75
77
85
85
81
82
85
82
80
79
Afternoon humidity (%)
63
59
56
55
62
63
57
56
62
57
61
63
Sunshine (%)
53
56
58
60
60
66
74
73
66
64
56
53
Days clear of clouds
10
9
9
8
8
9
13
13
12
14
11
10
Partly cloudy days
7
6
8
9
10
11
11
11
8
7
7
7
Cloudy days
14
13
14
13
13
10
7
7
10
10
12
13
Snowfall (in)
3.3
2.4
1.9
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.5
1.9
Local Seasons:
Summer is the busiest season
as visitors come to the area when the weather is the warmest and the many
outdoor attractions are available. Spring and fall are exceptionally nice as
the temperatures reach into the 60’s and 70’s F during the day, affording
visitors a great opportunity to experience many of the areas sites and
attractions. Fall and winter evening temperatures drop into the 30’s. Winters
are relatively mild with snow on occasion.
How to Get There:
By Air
Tulsa International Airport
7777 East Apache
Tulsa, OK 74158
918-838-5000
The airport is located just
10 minutes from most points in the city including downtown and the Port of
Catoosa. It is served by many of the nationally known airlines as well as
certain international, regional and local carriers.
Ground Transportation
Most of the major car rental
companies as well as taxi, limousine, and shuttle bus service are available at
the airport as well as at locations throughout the city.
By Car
From the southeast (Oklahoma
City), Interstate 44 leads directly into the city. From the north and south,
U.S. Highway 75 is the most convenient, and from the east and west, use Highway
412
By Train
Amtrak
317 South Detroit Street
Tulsa, OK 74120
800-USA-RAIL
By Bus
Greyhound
317 S Detroit
Tulsa, OK 74120
918-584-4428
How to Get Around:
With so many things to see
and do in the area, the best way to get around is by either personal or rental
car. In addition, Tulsa does have a convenient transit system.
Tulsa Transit
918-582-2100
Call for additional
information
Tulsa Transit is a public
trust of the City of Tulsa operating the local bus service in Tulsa, Jenks and
Sand Springs. It also provides curb-to-curb transportation for persons with
disabilities and the elderly through its Lift Program.
National Holidays:
New Year's Day, Jan. 1
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
3rd Mon. in Jan.
President's Day, 3rd Mon. in
Feb.
Memorial Day, last Mon. in
May
Independence Day, July 4
Labor Day, 1st Mon. in Sept.
Thanksgiving Day, 4th Thurs.
in Nov.
Christmas Eve and Christmas
Day, Dec. 24 and 25
New Year's Eve, Dec. 31
Tulsa
