Weather & Climate in Braman, OK

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

Braman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 35°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 38.8 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,048 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	58.4°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	35°F (1°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,048 ft (319 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density	730/sq mi
Coordinates	36.9236°N, 97.3358°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Kay County County
Nearest Airport	Ponca City Regional (PNC) 19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.8"

2% above US avg

Snowfall 7.9"

Wettest Month (May) 4.33"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	79.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	67.4 / 100
Community Resilience	47.8 / 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	Relatively Moderate
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

6,287 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	66 km	6 km
Feb 13, 2016	18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M5.1	132 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	133 km	4 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	72 km	6 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	81 km	5 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	106 km	5 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	42 km	8 km
Jan 19, 2020	2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.5	135 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	146 km	8 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	67 km	10 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	137 km	7 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	129 km	5 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	83 km	4 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	134 km	7 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	139 km	6 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	134 km	7 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	43 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	73 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	148 km	5 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	66 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

801 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 127 fatalities, 1,214 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991	EF5	62 km	46.0 mi	17
May 25, 1955	EF5	23 km	28.4 mi	20
May 25, 1955	EF5	17 km	56.4 mi	80
May 12, 2004	EF4	68 km	1.2 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF4	44 km	24.0 mi	6
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	58 km	66.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	23 km	25.0 mi	1
Jun 23, 1969	EF4	85 km	8.7 mi	0
Mar 16, 1965	EF4	77 km	82.7 mi	0
Apr 2, 1956	EF4	35 km	108.3 mi	2
Apr 29, 2022	EF3	79 km	12.7 mi	0
May 19, 2012	EF3	93 km	9.7 mi	0
May 19, 2012	EF3	87 km	9.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	49 km	18.1 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	69 km	13.2 mi	0
May 10, 2010	EF3	63 km	47.7 mi	0
Jun 12, 2004	EF3	62 km	4.0 mi	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	56 km	2.5 mi	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	56 km	2.5 mi	0
May 8, 2003	EF3	67 km	45.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (20,347 acres, 2015).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2015	UNNAMED	20,347	84 km
2014	RESERVE	19,016	86 km
2018	WEST 60	18,715	77 km
2014	SPIDER	14,587	88 km
2016	FERGUSON RANCH	13,625	96 km
2011	GREYHORSE	10,411	82 km
2024	BOWMAN	9,422	77 km
2023	COWLEY	9,379	66 km
2022	BUG CREEK	9,106	86 km
2009	MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY	8,186	91 km
2004	UNNAMED	8,183	73 km
2014	NORTH 400	7,909	85 km
2015	UNNAMED	7,331	94 km
2014	GOBBLER	7,040	97 km
2018	EAST BUFORD	7,028	93 km
2023	TIMBER HILL	6,857	86 km
2024	ALRED	6,832	94 km
2011	UNNAMED	6,747	94 km
2014	UNNAMED	6,609	74 km
2018	TRENTMAN	6,436	96 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (1°C)	0.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	39°F (4°C)	1.2 in
March	48°F (9°C)	2.5 in
April	57°F (14°C)	3.1 in
May	67°F (19°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.2 in
July	82°F (28°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	3.2 in
September	72°F (22°C)	3.8 in
October	60°F (16°C)	2.6 in
November	46°F (8°C)	2.2 in
December	36°F (2°C)	1.3 in

Braman has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 35°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.9").

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