McAlester, Oklahoma has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 50.3 °F (low) to 72.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 44.5 Inches. McAlester is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.6 °F | 50.8 °F | 2.56 in. |
| February | 32.3 °F | 54.9 °F | 2.58 in. |
| March | 40.7 °F | 63.8 °F | 3.8 in. |
| April | 49.0 °F | 72.2 °F | 4.59 in. |
| May | 59.1 °F | 79.1 °F | 5.73 in. |
| June | 67.8 °F | 87.4 °F | 4.68 in. |
| July | 71.4 °F | 92.7 °F | 3.66 in. |
| August | 70.0 °F | 92.9 °F | 2.91 in. |
| September | 62.4 °F | 85.9 °F | 3.69 in. |
| October | 50.8 °F | 74.7 °F | 4.08 in. |
| November | 40.3 °F | 63.2 °F | 3.24 in. |
| December | 31.6 °F | 53.1 °F | 2.99 in. |
| Annual | 50.3 °F | 72.6 °F | 44.51 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |