Weather & Climate in Bristow, OK

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

Bristow enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 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 42.1 inches. The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 821 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	59.5°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	821 ft (250 m)
Area	3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²)
Population Density	1,232/sq mi
Coordinates	35.8336°N, 96.3944°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Creek County County
Nearest Airport	Okmulgee Regional/Paul And Betty Abbott Field (OKM) 29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"

11% above US avg

Snowfall 6.7"

Wettest Month (May) 5.35"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.26"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	83.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	55.6 / 100
Community Resilience	41.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

4,343 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	81 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	47 km	3 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	114 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	113 km	6 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	107 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	93 km	8 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	131 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	65 km	6 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	97 km	5 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	150 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	113 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	94 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	93 km	7 km
Feb 5, 2021	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	113 km	7 km
Mar 5, 2018	5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	142 km	8 km
Apr 7, 2014	6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma	M4.2	80 km	5 km
Jul 17, 2016	5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	112 km	5 km
Mar 30, 2014	2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.2	116 km	5 km
Aug 3, 2017	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	93 km	5 km
Mar 4, 2018	4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	141 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

919 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 79 fatalities, 1,546 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1960	EF5	78 km	71.8 mi	5
May 6, 2024	EF4	55 km	40.8 mi	2
Apr 24, 1993	EF4	62 km	5.5 mi	7
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	92 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	39 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	16 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	33 km	22.0 mi	3
May 17, 1981	EF4	57 km	33.6 mi	0
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	26 km	29.0 mi	14
Oct 5, 1970	EF4	74 km	25.0 mi	4
Apr 28, 1950	EF4	84 km	4.5 mi	5
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	91 km	25.1 mi	0
May 25, 2024	EF3	77 km	23.9 mi	2
Apr 27, 2024	EF3	93 km	27.9 mi	2
Apr 19, 2023	EF3	93 km	0.6 mi	0
May 19, 2013	EF3	77 km	20.8 mi	0
May 10, 2010	EF3	84 km	37.2 mi	0
May 10, 2010	EF3	85 km	6.5 mi	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	19 km	7.5 mi	0
May 8, 2003	EF3	88 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: FREEDOM HILL (57,116 acres, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	FREEDOM HILL	57,116	24 km
2014	UNNAMED	36,112	94 km
2018	DRUMB	30,422	71 km
2004	UNNAMED	27,091	84 km
2021	CANDY CREEK	23,167	86 km
2011	HOG TRAP	22,895	83 km
2009	BURNT TRUST	22,578	84 km
2014	RESERVE	19,016	76 km
1991	UNNAMED	16,700	88 km
2023	HWY 123	14,980	97 km
2005	CABINESS	14,646	97 km
2014	SPIDER	14,587	82 km
2004	UNNAMED	14,138	74 km
2014	UNNAMED	14,119	82 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	43 km
2023	NORTH DRUM	11,618	72 km
2011	UNNAMED	11,348	94 km
2023	ZINK	11,332	58 km
2017	MILSAP	10,879	56 km
2021	HUGHES	10,477	96 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	1.3 in	Coldest, Driest
February	42°F (5°C)	1.9 in
March	51°F (11°C)	3.0 in
April	60°F (16°C)	3.3 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
June	76°F (25°C)	4.1 in
July	81°F (27°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.8 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.5 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.2 in
November	49°F (10°C)	2.9 in
December	40°F (4°C)	1.9 in

Bristow has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.3").

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