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Lima, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Seminole County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
43 Population 91/sq mi density
61°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
693 Violent Crime/100K 4,079 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
693 violent crimes/100K (82% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation891 ft (272 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density91/sq mi
Coordinates35.1737°N, 96.5981°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySeminole County County
Nearest AirportShawnee Regional (SNL)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 4.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score57.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.6 / 100
Community Resilience9.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively 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

3,754 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 142 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 43 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 149 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 146 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 86 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 59 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 126 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 103 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 72 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 149 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 86 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 91 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 92 km
Apr 7, 2014 6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma M4.2 101 km
Jan 27, 2015 3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 135 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 149 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 141 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 92 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 75 km
Apr 19, 2015 6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma M4.2 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

959 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 106 fatalities, 1,715 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 94 km 24
May 5, 1960 EF5 32 km 5
May 9, 2016 EF4 97 km 1
May 19, 2013 EF4 64 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 75 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF4 83 km 2
May 8, 2003 EF4 86 km 0
May 11, 1992 EF4 76 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 87 km 1
May 17, 1981 EF4 20 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 86 km 14
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 35 km 4
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 95 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 31 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 62 km 7
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 64 km 2
May 1, 1954 EF4 74 km 0
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 21 km 5
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FREEDOM HILL (57,116 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 FREEDOM HILL 57,116 99 km
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 49 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 42 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 58 km
2011 UNNAMED 17,973 97 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 54 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 54 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 71 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 61 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 96 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 53 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,205 100 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 20 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 56 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 45 km
2005 PROCTOR 9,044 55 km
2005 BEAR DEN 9,004 27 km
2017 CHOCKIE FIRE 8,574 87 km
2005 DRIPPING SPRING 8,510 63 km
1991 UNNAMED 7,716 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.0 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in

Lima has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 39°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.5").

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