Weather & Climate in Breckenridge, OK

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

Breckenridge 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 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 1,199 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	59.1°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,199 ft (365 m)
Area	15.2 sq mi (39.4 km²)
Population Density	10/sq mi
Coordinates	36.4572°N, 97.7255°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Garfield County County
Nearest Airport	Enid Woodring Regional (WDG) 7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.80"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.06"

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

7,008 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	71 km	6 km
Feb 13, 2016	18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M5.1	88 km	8 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	134 km	3 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	90 km	4 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	26 km	6 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	30 km	5 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	44 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	54 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	99 km	8 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	80 km	5 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	24 km	5 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	64 km	4 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	46 km	10 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	91 km	7 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	92 km	7 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	103 km	6 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	90 km	7 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	101 km	5 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	44 km	5 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	27 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

778 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 111 fatalities, 838 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 25, 1955	EF5	70 km	56.4 mi	80
May 25, 1955	EF5	49 km	28.4 mi	20
May 12, 2004	EF4	91 km	1.2 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF4	62 km	15.0 mi	1
May 3, 1999	EF4	64 km	35.0 mi	2
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	16 km	66.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	85 km	25.0 mi	1
May 2, 1979	EF4	56 km	20.6 mi	1
Apr 30, 1978	EF4	98 km	9.3 mi	0
Apr 17, 1976	EF4	99 km	19.5 mi	0
Jun 10, 1967	EF4	87 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 16, 1965	EF4	37 km	82.7 mi	0
Apr 2, 1956	EF4	79 km	108.3 mi	2
May 19, 2013	EF3	96 km	20.8 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	78 km	18.1 mi	0
May 24, 2011	EF3	94 km	13.2 mi	1
May 10, 2010	EF3	48 km	47.7 mi	0
May 8, 2003	EF3	91 km	45.0 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF3	61 km	13.0 mi	0
May 24, 1998	EF3	27 km	5.3 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BOWMAN (9,422 acres, 2024).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2024	BOWMAN	9,422	98 km
2022	720 FIRE	8,761	80 km
2009	MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY	8,186	53 km
2012	GLENCOE	6,244	76 km
2015	UNNAMED	5,975	56 km
2009	CLEO	5,063	74 km
2008	BYRON	5,033	59 km
2007	SALT FORK DELTA	4,784	59 km
2018	OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS	4,432	57 km
2016	BENDER	4,385	74 km
2022	SOUTH SOONER LAKE	4,324	64 km
2020	YOLO RANCH FIRE	4,173	59 km
2005	SALT FORK DELTA	3,980	57 km
2022	OKSLR-FY22-RX-WILDERNESS/FG	3,534	57 km
2012	PAWNEE FIRE	3,450	77 km
2014	GUTHRIE	3,014	77 km
2000	WILD CREEK	2,697	88 km
2006	CASHION COMPLEX	2,482	64 km
2023	OKSLR-FY23-RX-WILDERNESS-UNIT	2,322	57 km
2024	RX OKSLR-FY24-HFR-RX-UNIT J	2,320	51 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	1.1 in	Coldest, Driest
February	40°F (4°C)	1.5 in
March	48°F (9°C)	2.6 in
April	58°F (14°C)	3.3 in
May	68°F (20°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.2 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.9 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	3.2 in
September	73°F (23°C)	3.5 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.0 in
November	47°F (8°C)	2.3 in
December	38°F (3°C)	1.4 in

Breckenridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 36°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.1").

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