Weather & Climate in Bixby, OK

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

Bixby 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 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 604 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	60.0°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	604 ft (184 m)
Area	25.7 sq mi (66.6 km²)
Population Density	1,143/sq mi
Coordinates	35.9456°N, 95.8783°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Wagoner County County
Nearest Airport	Okmulgee Regional/Paul And Betty Abbott Field (OKM) 17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.39"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	73.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	28.4 / 100
Community Resilience	43.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

3,109 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	108 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	92 km	3 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	141 km	8 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	145 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	113 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	143 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	141 km	7 km
Jun 21, 2020	9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	141 km	8 km
Apr 16, 2013	3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma	M4.2	114 km	7 km
Apr 7, 2014	6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma	M4.2	126 km	5 km
Aug 3, 2017	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	141 km	5 km
Jan 27, 2015	3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	129 km	3 km
Apr 7, 2016	1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma	M4.2	121 km	6 km
Apr 19, 2015	6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma	M4.2	131 km	3 km
Jul 14, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M4.2	73 km	7 km
Jan 1, 2016	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	141 km	6 km
Apr 27, 2015	7 km WSW of Langston, Oklahoma	M4.1	130 km	5 km
Jun 18, 2014	7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.1	142 km	5 km
Sep 18, 2015	3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma	M4.1	83 km	0 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.1	141 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

885 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 67 fatalities, 1,243 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 6, 2024	EF4	61 km	40.8 mi	2
Apr 24, 1993	EF4	23 km	5.5 mi	7
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	63 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	58 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	56 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	67 km	22.0 mi	3
May 17, 1981	EF4	93 km	33.6 mi	0
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	70 km	29.0 mi	14
May 26, 1973	EF4	67 km	3.6 mi	5
May 25, 2024	EF3	42 km	23.9 mi	2
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	72 km	29.0 mi	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	66 km	7.5 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	66 km	4.5 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	57 km	2.0 mi	2
May 3, 1999	EF3	89 km	16.0 mi	0
May 26, 1997	EF3	86 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 24, 1993	EF3	21 km	8.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1992	EF3	51 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1984	EF3	55 km	22.0 mi	8
May 17, 1981	EF3	87 km	15.4 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	FREEDOM HILL	57,116	48 km
2014	UNNAMED	51,112	100 km
2014	UNNAMED	36,112	80 km
2018	DRUMB	30,422	69 km
2004	UNNAMED	27,091	93 km
2021	CANDY CREEK	23,167	70 km
2011	HOG TRAP	22,895	95 km
2009	BURNT TRUST	22,578	87 km
2014	RESERVE	19,016	85 km
2007	UNNAMED	18,089	72 km
2015	WOLF CREEK	18,077	99 km
1991	UNNAMED	16,700	94 km
2023	HWY 123	14,980	81 km
2016	BAR-DEW LAKE	14,806	99 km
2014	SPIDER	14,587	87 km
2004	UNNAMED	14,138	68 km
2014	UNNAMED	14,119	61 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	50 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,086	71 km
2023	NORTH DRUM	11,618	69 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	1.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	42°F (5°C)	2.1 in
March	51°F (10°C)	3.4 in
April	60°F (16°C)	3.8 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
June	76°F (25°C)	4.5 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.9 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.7 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.7 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.8 in
November	50°F (10°C)	3.4 in
December	40°F (5°C)	2.3 in

Bixby has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 37°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.6").

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