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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma fall foliage
In a typical year, fall color in the Oklahoma City area peaks around November 5, with the best viewing from roughly November 4 to November 12.
- Typical peak
- November 5
- Best viewing
- Nov 4 – Nov 12
- Color starts
- Around Oct 24
- Leaves mostly down
- Around Nov 18
- Elevation
- 1,200 ft
2026 foliage season
Typical season
Peak around November 5. Turn on JavaScript to see today’s estimated status and the five-week outlook.
The season at a glance
Bar height shows how good the viewing typically is on each day, from September 1 through November 30. Colors show the stage, from green through peak red to bare.
Open Oklahoma City on the foliage mapWhere to see the color around Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City’s color comes late and is mostly in its parks and along its lakes. Martin Park Nature Center has trails through native woods and prairie on the northwest side, Will Rogers Gardens has old trees and gardens, and Lake Hefner has a long trail around the shore.
Scenic drive
About 90 minutes southwest, the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge rises out of the plains, with granite peaks, oak woods along the creeks, and herds of bison and longhorn cattle. A road climbs to the summit of Mount Scott for a view over the mountains and the plains.
If you arrive too early or too late
Too early? Still mostly green
Look for higher ground
None of the destinations we track within 150 miles of Oklahoma City typically peaks much earlier. Look for higher ground nearby: in this part of the country, color tends to arrive about 4 to 5 days earlier for every 1,000 feet you climb.
Too late? Already past peak
Look for lower valleys
None of the destinations we track within 150 miles of Oklahoma City typically peaks much later. Lower valleys nearby are your best bet: color tends to hang on about 4 to 5 days longer for every 1,000 feet lower.
Nearby destinations
Trees you’ll see turning
Common questions
When is peak fall foliage in Oklahoma City?
In a typical year, fall color in the Oklahoma City area peaks around November 5, with the best viewing from roughly November 4 to November 12. Weather can shift the timing by about a week either way.
How long does peak color last in Oklahoma City?
Near-peak color usually holds for about 9 days. Color starts to show around October 24, and most leaves are down by about November 18.
What trees color up around Oklahoma City?
The main fall color in this area comes from eastern cottonwood. See the leaf guide to identify them.
Estimates come from the Leaves.com model of typical years, based on latitude, elevation, and distance from large bodies of water. They are not live observations. How it works.