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Fay, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Blaine County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
11 Population 22/sq mi density
60°F Avg Temperature 320 sunny days/yr
163 Violent Crime/100K 327 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
163 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Fay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,697 ft (517 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates35.8161°N, 98.6587°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBlaine County County
Nearest AirportClinton Regional (CLK)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.0"
16% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.7 / 100
Community Resilience32.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5,610 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 75 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 76 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 107 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 115 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 100 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 117 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 139 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 142 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 73 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 120 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 128 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 108 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 118 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 75 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 74 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 115 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 118 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 117 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 132 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

752 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 34 fatalities, 471 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 24, 2011 EF5 53 km 9
May 3, 1999 EF4 89 km 2
May 3, 1999 EF4 65 km 1
May 22, 1981 EF4 61 km 0
May 2, 1979 EF4 76 km 1
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 86 km 0
May 24, 1973 EF4 78 km 2
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 69 km 4
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 32 km 0
May 25, 1962 EF4 78 km 0
May 25, 2019 EF3 73 km 2
May 31, 2013 EF3 63 km 8
May 24, 2011 EF3 55 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 27 km 1
Apr 17, 2002 EF3 49 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 67 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 78 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 84 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 96 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 69 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RHEA (277,949 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 RHEA 277,949 37 km
2009 PUTNAM 42,995 31 km
2009 CHESTER 34,432 58 km
2015 BOILING SPRINGS FIRE 20,264 98 km
2022 217 18,293 92 km
2008 UNNAMED 16,290 92 km
2022 720 FIRE 8,761 30 km
2014 CAMARGO 7,494 51 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,464 75 km
2009 CLEO 5,063 68 km
2024 57 4,727 83 km
2020 YOLO RANCH FIRE 4,173 63 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,887 91 km
2022 BERLIN RD FIRE 3,698 95 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,001 56 km
1998 SHALLOW 2,686 100 km
2006 STRONG 2,509 63 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,439 71 km
2022 CIMARRON FIRE 2,155 60 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,128 47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in
March 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.5 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
November 47°F (8°C) 1.8 in
December 38°F (3°C) 1.1 in

Fay has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 38°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.8").

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