July's weather was a bit bizarre, even by Oklahoma's standard. A series of cold fronts rescued the state from the blast furnace of summer and even brought welcome rainfall. Cold fronts are not that unusual in Oklahoma, of course, but they generally do not occur on a regular basis during summer, especially July. Despite a period of 12 out of the first 16 days with widespread triple digits, the statewide average temperature finished as the 34th coolest since 1895. Not only were triple-digits present, five of those days saw a good number of readings above 110 degrees, including 115 degrees at Buffalo and Freedom. Those marks tied (Buffalo) and broke (Freedom) those two towns' all-time record highs for any day of any month. The temperatures during the month ranged from 115 degrees at Buffalo and Freedom to 51 degrees at Jay. In addition to the record high temperatures, several record daily low temperatures were also tied or broken. Widespread lows in the 50s were reported on several days. The statewide average precipitation total was the 27th wettest on record. Severe weather for the month was widespread at times with high winds being the most-reported culprit - no tornado touchdowns were reported, however.

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