Weather & Climate in Bridge Creek, OK

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

Bridge Creek 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 1,356 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	1,356 ft (413 m)
Area	1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density	469/sq mi
Coordinates	35.2335°N, 97.7347°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Grady County County
Nearest Airport	Will Rogers World (OKC) 13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"

4% below US avg

Snowfall 6.2"

Wettest Month (May) 5.20"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	75.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	42.4 / 100
Community Resilience	44.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively 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

4,105 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	94 km	3 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	111 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	119 km	6 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	135 km	5 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	85 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	52 km	8 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	77 km	6 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	65 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	119 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	50 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	57 km	7 km
Jul 17, 2016	5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	119 km	5 km
Mar 30, 2014	2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.2	100 km	5 km
Jan 1, 2016	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	57 km	6 km
Mar 4, 2018	4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	138 km	8 km
Jan 18, 1995	4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M4.2	53 km	5 km
Apr 19, 2015	6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma	M4.2	88 km	3 km
Mar 5, 2018	5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	139 km	8 km
Jun 21, 2020	9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	130 km	8 km
Feb 5, 2021	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	119 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

1,049 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 128 fatalities, 2,425 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 20, 2013	EF5	11 km	13.9 mi	24
May 24, 2011	EF5	55 km	63.1 mi	9
May 3, 1999	EF5	16 km	37.0 mi	36
May 5, 1960	EF5	73 km	71.8 mi	5
May 9, 2016	EF4	83 km	8.9 mi	1
May 19, 2013	EF4	40 km	23.0 mi	2
May 24, 2011	EF4	32 km	33.3 mi	1
May 24, 2011	EF4	39 km	23.1 mi	0
May 10, 2010	EF4	29 km	22.3 mi	1
May 10, 2010	EF4	22 km	24.0 mi	2
May 8, 2003	EF4	22 km	17.3 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF4	72 km	35.0 mi	2
May 3, 1999	EF4	80 km	15.0 mi	1
May 22, 1981	EF4	59 km	16.7 mi	0
Apr 30, 1978	EF4	39 km	9.3 mi	0
Apr 17, 1976	EF4	82 km	32.9 mi	0
May 24, 1973	EF4	28 km	13.3 mi	2
Apr 19, 1972	EF4	96 km	28.2 mi	5
Oct 5, 1970	EF4	74 km	25.0 mi	4
Jun 10, 1967	EF4	84 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS (23,099 acres, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2009	RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS	23,099	86 km
2005	UNNAMED	15,416	97 km
2006	RATLIFF CITY	12,435	94 km
2024	RUSH	12,239	98 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,392	94 km
1993	CRATER CREEK	8,963	97 km
2000	CRATERLK-L	8,876	100 km
1994	MT SCOTT	8,005	93 km
2000	UNNAMED	7,962	90 km
2006	BIA EMPIRE	7,544	90 km
2015	CRATER CREEK	7,378	99 km
2012	NOBLE	7,037	47 km
2005	MISSION	6,735	97 km
2006	VELMA	6,364	81 km
2009	LINDSAY	6,195	33 km
2022	115 / MEERS	6,136	90 km
2023	RX MARCY RUSH	5,998	99 km
2004	TARBONE COMPLEX	5,929	97 km
2005	ANTIOCH	5,513	69 km
2012	NINNEKAH	5,438	36 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	42°F (6°C)	1.6 in
March	51°F (11°C)	2.7 in
April	60°F (16°C)	3.0 in
May	69°F (20°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.2 in
July	83°F (28°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.7 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.1 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.3 in
November	49°F (10°C)	2.1 in
December	40°F (5°C)	1.5 in

Bridge Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.2").

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