The cold winds are coming up front to Yukon, Oklahoma, causing students at Yukon Middle School to change their clothes, hairstyles, and more. The weather in Oklahoma City has a mixture of hot and cold. It is known for its long, beautiful fall and spring seasons, which provide wonderful interludes between warm summers and occasionally snowy winters. At 1,300 feet (396 meters) above sea level, Oklahoma has an ideal relative humidity. It is one of America’s sunniest states, with an average of 3,000 hours of sunshine annually. The Old Farmer’s Almanac website predicts a warmer than average 2024 fall season for Oklahoma. This year, Oklahomans might need to hold off on heavy coats and warm layers for a little longer than anticipated. This colder season lasts for 3 months, from November 24 to February 23, with an average daily high temperature below 58°F. The coldest month of the year in Oklahoma City is January, with an average low of 31°F and high of 50°F.
While you prepare your outfits, let’s take a look at how students at YMS are adapting to these weather changes. According to the data journalists collected, 48% of the students chose to wear heavier clothes, containing jackets, hoodies, coats, extra layers of pants, socks, and sweats. 35% of people wanted to change their hairstyles. Many girls have decided to wear their hair down more often or wear it in braids so the wind wouldn’t get into their faces. 17% of people chose to wear ski masks (to keep their faces warm), boots, and Uggs. Students also added that they change what they bring to school to eat, such as warmer foods, soup, and also hotter drinks. Basically, warm everything. That is how students at YMS stay warm and cozy during the colder months in Yukon!
