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May, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Harper County County
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
30
Population
176/sq mi density
$35,000
Median Income
$25,730 per capita
57°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
370
Violent Crime/100K
3,143 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$35,000 median income, 10.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
370 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
May enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches. The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,040 ft (622 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 176/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6167°N, 99.7486°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Harper County County |
| Nearest Airport | Liberal Mid-America Regional (LBL) 73 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 77.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in |
May has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 34°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.6").