Weather & Climate in Blanchard, OK

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

Blanchard enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 320 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 36.3 inches. The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,314 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	61.4°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,314 ft (401 m)
Area	30.4 sq mi (78.8 km²)
Population Density	305/sq mi
Coordinates	35.1523°N, 97.6652°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	McClain County County
Nearest Airport	Will Rogers World (OKC) 17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"

4% below US avg

Snowfall 6.2"

Wettest Month (May) 5.16"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	62.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	24.3 / 100
Community Resilience	63.0 / 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	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

3,963 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	92 km	3 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	127 km	6 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	119 km	5 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	125 km	5 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	93 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	57 km	8 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	79 km	6 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	71 km	5 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	55 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	127 km	6 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	62 km	7 km
Jan 18, 1995	4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M4.2	43 km	5 km
Feb 5, 2021	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	127 km	7 km
Mar 4, 2018	4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	148 km	8 km
Mar 29, 2016	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.2	94 km	5 km
Mar 5, 2018	5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	148 km	8 km
Mar 30, 2014	2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.2	109 km	5 km
Aug 3, 2017	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	62 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2014	6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma	M4.2	89 km	5 km
Jul 17, 2016	5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	127 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

1,075 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 132 fatalities, 2,527 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 20, 2013	EF5	15 km	13.9 mi	24
May 24, 2011	EF5	65 km	63.1 mi	9
May 3, 1999	EF5	17 km	37.0 mi	36
May 5, 1960	EF5	68 km	71.8 mi	5
May 9, 2016	EF4	72 km	8.9 mi	1
May 19, 2013	EF4	35 km	23.0 mi	2
May 24, 2011	EF4	31 km	23.1 mi	0
May 24, 2011	EF4	31 km	33.3 mi	1
May 10, 2010	EF4	22 km	22.3 mi	1
May 10, 2010	EF4	21 km	24.0 mi	2
May 8, 2003	EF4	23 km	17.3 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF4	90 km	15.0 mi	1
May 3, 1999	EF4	81 km	35.0 mi	2
May 22, 1981	EF4	67 km	16.7 mi	0
May 17, 1981	EF4	99 km	33.6 mi	0
Apr 30, 1978	EF4	48 km	9.3 mi	0
Apr 17, 1976	EF4	84 km	32.9 mi	0
May 24, 1973	EF4	39 km	13.3 mi	2
Apr 19, 1972	EF4	87 km	28.2 mi	5
Oct 5, 1970	EF4	70 km	25.0 mi	4

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LOCO-HEALDTON (56,584 acres, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2009	LOCO-HEALDTON	56,584	96 km
1991	ARBUCKLE	29,823	97 km
2021	WINDMILL	28,410	91 km
2009	RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS	23,099	76 km
2005	UNNAMED	15,416	86 km
2006	RATLIFF CITY	12,435	84 km
2024	RUSH	12,239	99 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,392	93 km
2000	UNNAMED	9,943	94 km
1993	CRATER CREEK	8,963	97 km
2000	CRATERLK-L	8,876	100 km
1994	MT SCOTT	8,005	94 km
2000	UNNAMED	7,962	90 km
2006	BIA EMPIRE	7,544	83 km
2015	CRATER CREEK	7,378	99 km
2012	NOBLE	7,037	40 km
2006	BIALOCO	6,843	93 km
2005	MISSION	6,735	91 km
2006	VELMA	6,364	72 km
2009	LINDSAY	6,195	23 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	1.2 in	Coldest, Driest
February	43°F (6°C)	1.8 in
March	52°F (11°C)	2.8 in
April	61°F (16°C)	3.2 in
May	69°F (20°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.1 in
July	83°F (28°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.6 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.2 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.5 in
November	50°F (10°C)	2.2 in
December	41°F (5°C)	1.7 in

Blanchard has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.2").

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