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Meridian, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Logan County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
19 Population 95/sq mi density
60°F Avg Temperature 320 sunny days/yr
217 Violent Crime/100K 2,707 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
217 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Meridian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,034 ft (315 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density95/sq mi
Coordinates35.8442°N, 97.2456°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLogan County County
Nearest AirportGuthrie/Edmond Regional (GOK)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.2"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 7.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.4 / 100
Community Resilience64.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6,089 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 71 km
Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 150 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 56 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 55 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 51 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 29 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 34 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 122 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 126 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 143 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 23 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 101 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 22 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 31 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 55 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 103 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 124 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 24 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 84 km
Feb 19, 2021 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma M4.2 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

1,038 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 154 fatalities, 2,629 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 71 km 24
May 3, 1999 EF5 96 km 36
May 5, 1960 EF5 69 km 5
May 25, 1955 EF5 97 km 20
May 6, 2024 EF4 97 km 2
May 19, 2013 EF4 66 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 66 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 76 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF4 63 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 64 km 1
May 3, 1999 EF4 39 km 2
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 71 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 75 km 1
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 68 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 64 km 3
May 17, 1981 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 54 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 55 km 14
May 24, 1973 EF4 82 km 2
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 64 km 4
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 80 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 98 km
2017 MILSAP 10,879 100 km
2011 GREYHORSE 10,411 92 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,205 85 km
2024 BOWMAN 9,422 93 km
2022 BUG CREEK 9,106 97 km
2005 BEAR DEN 9,004 98 km
2009 MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY 8,186 30 km
2024 ZINK 7,434 99 km
2012 NOBLE 7,037 76 km
2018 EAST BUFORD 7,028 96 km
2005 MISSION 6,735 89 km
2006 PRAGUE 6,431 62 km
2017 SPOCOGEE 6,318 86 km
2012 GLENCOE 6,244 48 km
2006 SHAMROCK 6,177 61 km
2012 UNNAMED 5,978 90 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,975 33 km
2015 GREENWOOD 5,774 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (5°C) 1.7 in
March 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in
April 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.7 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in
November 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in

Meridian has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 37°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.2").

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