A boat in Oklahoma is laid up for about 2 months a year at Oklahoma City, and the median first 32°F night arrives November 2 at Oklahoma City (NOAA 1991-2020). 68 boat storage facilities are listed in Oklahoma, 65 with indoor or climate-controlled space.
| Month | Oklahoma City high / low | boat | Tulsa snow | Tulsa high / low | boat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49° / 27° | laid up | 1.9 in | 49° / 28° | laid up |
| Feb | 54° / 31° | launch or haul-out | 2.4 in | 54° / 32° | launch or haul-out |
| Mar | 63° / 40° | launch or haul-out | 1.9 in | 63° / 41° | launch or haul-out |
| Apr | 71° / 48° | in the water | 0.0 in | 72° / 50° | in the water |
| May | 79° / 58° | in the water | 0.0 in | 80° / 60° | in the water |
| Jun | 88° / 66° | in the water | 0.0 in | 88° / 69° | in the water |
| Jul | 93° / 70° | in the water | 0.0 in | 94° / 73° | in the water |
| Aug | 92° / 69° | in the water | 0.0 in | 93° / 72° | in the water |
| Sep | 84° / 62° | in the water | 0.0 in | 85° / 63° | in the water |
| Oct | 73° / 49° | in the water | 0.0 in | 74° / 51° | in the water |
| Nov | 61° / 38° | launch or haul-out | 0.8 in | 61° / 39° | launch or haul-out |
| Dec | 50° / 30° | laid up | 1.7 in | 51° / 31° | laid up |
Boat column rule: in the water at a 65°F high and 45°F low or warmer; launch or haul-out from a 52°F high; laid up below.
By that rule a boat at Oklahoma City has 7 months in the water (April to October), 3 of launch or haul-out and 2 laid up. By that rule a boat at Tulsa has 7 months in the water (April to October), 3 of launch or haul-out and 2 laid up.
Oklahoma freezes in short spells: Oklahoma City has about 72.2 freezing nights but only 7.2 days that stay below 32°F, and those overnight freezes are what crack a boat that was not drained.
68 live listings in 17 cities; by listed type: 65 indoor, 25 covered and 67 outdoor (types overlap). No Oklahoma boat storage listing publishes a rate on StowHelp.
| Facility | City | Listed storage | Listed amenities | Also listed for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage Bay | Tulsa | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Red Bluff Boat & RV Storage | Edmond | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Eagle's Roost Storage | Sand Springs | indoor, outdoor | ||
| OKC Pro Storage | Oklahoma City | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Toons USA | Oklahoma City | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Waters Edge RV Resort - Storage | Grove | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Aaspen Boat & RV Storage | Yukon | indoor, outdoor, covered | security cameras, gated entry | Jet Ski |
| Prime Storage | Tulsa | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Grand Lake Boat and RV Storage | Afton | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Smith Boat and RV Storage | Owasso | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Sartin Boat-RV Storage | Broken Arrow | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| BattleCreek Storage | Broken Arrow | indoor, outdoor, covered | security cameras, gated entry | Jet Ski |
| Armor-Tite Self Storage | Sand Springs | indoor, outdoor | ||
| S6 Storage - Grand Lake | Vinita | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Salt Creek Marina | Mannford | indoor, outdoor | Jet Ski | |
| BM Boat Storage & Service | Skiatook | indoor, outdoor | ||
| A & D RV Boat Storage | Glenpool | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Ketchum Boat & RV Storage | Ketchum | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Canyon Port Storage | Catoosa | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Calypso Cove Marina | Norman | outdoor |
| City | Boat Storage listings | Indoor | Climate-controlled | Outdoor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 22 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| Tulsa | 20 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| Broken Arrow | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Edmond | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Glenpool | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Sand Springs | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Skiatook | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Yukon | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Afton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Catoosa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
NOAA's 1991-2020 median first 32°F night is November 2 at Oklahoma City and November 4 at Tulsa; winterize by October 19, two weeks ahead of the earlier date. By our boat rule Oklahoma City stays in the water through October and Tulsa through October, then 3 months of launch or haul-out follow at Oklahoma City. 65 Oklahoma listings offer indoor or climate-controlled space.
2 at Oklahoma City (November to March) and 2 at Tulsa (November to March), plus 3 and 3 months of launch or haul-out. Those laid up months hold 3.6 of the 8.7 inches of snow Tulsa averages a year (41%), which is the load on a cover or carport roof. At Oklahoma City a boat is in the water from April to October (7 months), against 7 at Tulsa.
Of 68 live Oklahoma listings, 65 list indoor space and 0 climate-controlled units, against 67 outdoor and 25 covered. By city: Oklahoma City (22 listed, 21 indoor), Tulsa (20 listed, 20 indoor), Broken Arrow (6 listed, 6 indoor) and Edmond (3 listed, 3 indoor). Most indoor listings: Oklahoma City (21), Tulsa (20) and Broken Arrow (6). Ask whether indoor means heated; listings span 17 cities in all.
At Oklahoma City, 3 months average a low at or below 32°F: 2 laid up and 1 launch or haul-out or in the water by our boat rule. Oklahoma City logs 72.2 nights at or below 32°F and 0.1 at or below 0°F a year; January, the coldest month, averages 27.0°F and is laid up for a boat. Drain or re-protect the boat after any outing in those 1 month.
After the last frost. The median last 32°F night is April 4 at Oklahoma City and March 31 at Tulsa; the last 28°F hard freeze comes around March 21 and March 17. Our rule makes April the first month in the water at Oklahoma City and April at Tulsa. That month Oklahoma City averages a 47.5°F low and a 71.1°F high. Reverse each winterization step first.
Oklahoma boat storage listings span 17 cities, led by Oklahoma City (22 listed), Tulsa (20 listed), Broken Arrow (6 listed), Edmond (3 listed) and Glenpool (2 listed). For outdoor winter parking, Oklahoma City (21 outdoor) and Tulsa (20 outdoor) lead. Statewide, 67 list outdoor, 25 covered and 65 indoor or climate-controlled spaces. Compare the cities nearest you before November 2.
NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991-2020 (USW00013967, USW00013968); NOAA AOML hurricane impacts 1851-2025; StowHelp listings 2026-10-07 (methodology).