Weather & Climate in Bison, OK

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Bison enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 9.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,218 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	58.7°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,218 ft (371 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density	51/sq mi
Coordinates	36.1959°N, 97.8979°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Garfield County County
Nearest Airport	Enid Woodring Regional (WDG) 14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"

12% below US avg

Snowfall 9.1"

Wettest Month (May) 4.72"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	82.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	49.6 / 100
Community Resilience	41.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very High
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7,091 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Sep 3, 2016	14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M5.8	91 km	6 km
Feb 13, 2016	18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M5.1	80 km	8 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	126 km	3 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	81 km	4 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	29 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	36 km	6 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	80 km	8 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	73 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	37 km	5 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	83 km	7 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	61 km	5 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	82 km	7 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	81 km	7 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	92 km	6 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	55 km	5 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	65 km	10 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	79 km	4 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	81 km	5 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	64 km	5 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	59 km	6 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

861 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 52 fatalities, 948 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 24, 2011	EF5	91 km	63.1 mi	9
May 25, 1955	EF5	80 km	28.4 mi	20
May 3, 1999	EF4	30 km	15.0 mi	1
May 3, 1999	EF4	40 km	35.0 mi	2
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	41 km	66.0 mi	0
May 2, 1979	EF4	49 km	20.6 mi	1
Apr 30, 1978	EF4	70 km	9.3 mi	0
May 24, 1973	EF4	89 km	13.3 mi	2
Jun 10, 1967	EF4	54 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 16, 1965	EF4	48 km	82.7 mi	0
May 25, 2019	EF3	78 km	2.2 mi	2
May 6, 2015	EF3	96 km	2.0 mi	0
May 31, 2013	EF3	81 km	16.2 mi	8
May 19, 2013	EF3	82 km	20.8 mi	0
May 24, 2011	EF3	69 km	13.2 mi	1
May 10, 2010	EF3	69 km	47.7 mi	0
May 9, 2003	EF3	81 km	17.8 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF3	72 km	22.0 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF3	70 km	21.0 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF3	41 km	13.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PUTNAM (42,995 acres, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2009	PUTNAM	42,995	98 km
2009	CHESTER	34,432	85 km
2022	720 FIRE	8,761	52 km
2009	MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY	8,186	53 km
2012	GLENCOE	6,244	86 km
2015	UNNAMED	5,975	59 km
2009	CLEO	5,063	64 km
2008	BYRON	5,033	79 km
2007	SALT FORK DELTA	4,784	74 km
2018	OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS	4,432	72 km
2016	BENDER	4,385	96 km
2022	SOUTH SOONER LAKE	4,324	82 km
2020	YOLO RANCH FIRE	4,173	44 km
2005	SALT FORK DELTA	3,980	72 km
2022	OKSLR-FY22-RX-WILDERNESS/FG	3,534	71 km
2012	PAWNEE FIRE	3,450	95 km
2014	GUTHRIE	3,014	62 km
2006	STRONG	2,509	88 km
2006	CASHION COMPLEX	2,482	46 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,439	90 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	1.0 in	Coldest, Driest
February	40°F (4°C)	1.4 in
March	49°F (9°C)	2.4 in
April	58°F (15°C)	3.1 in
May	68°F (20°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.1 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	3.0 in
September	73°F (23°C)	3.4 in
October	61°F (16°C)	2.8 in
November	47°F (8°C)	2.2 in
December	38°F (3°C)	1.3 in

Bison has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 36°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.0").

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