May, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Harper County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
30
Population
176/sq mi density
$35,000
Median Income
$25,730 per capita
57°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$35,000 median income, 23.1% unemployment
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. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches. The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in |
May has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 34°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.8").