Weather & Climate in Burbank, OK

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

Burbank enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 83°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 37.4 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,010 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	60.1°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,010 ft (308 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density	379/sq mi
Coordinates	36.6961°N, 96.7281°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Osage County County
Nearest Airport	Ponca City Regional (PNC) 21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.4"

1% below US avg

Snowfall 7.1"

Wettest Month (May) 4.76"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	78.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	80.9 / 100
Community Resilience	35.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very Low
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 Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Moderate

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

Earthquake History

5,893 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	35 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	129 km	3 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	92 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	84 km	6 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	109 km	5 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	96 km	8 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	135 km	8 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	119 km	10 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	117 km	6 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	137 km	4 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	87 km	5 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	122 km	5 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	85 km	6 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	118 km	5 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	137 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	85 km	6 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	129 km	7 km
Jul 17, 2016	5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	84 km	5 km
Feb 5, 2015	8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma	M4.2	140 km	4 km
Jan 26, 2015	5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.2	88 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

743 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 140 fatalities, 1,485 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 25, 1955	EF5	49 km	28.4 mi	20
May 25, 1955	EF5	43 km	56.4 mi	80
May 6, 2024	EF4	53 km	40.8 mi	2
May 3, 1999	EF4	92 km	24.0 mi	6
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	79 km	66.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	94 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	61 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	56 km	25.0 mi	1
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	85 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	70 km	22.0 mi	3
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	83 km	29.0 mi	14
Apr 2, 1956	EF4	26 km	108.3 mi	2
May 25, 2024	EF3	96 km	23.9 mi	2
Jun 12, 2004	EF3	97 km	4.0 mi	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	97 km	7.5 mi	0
May 8, 2003	EF3	13 km	45.0 mi	0
May 24, 1998	EF3	74 km	5.3 mi	0
Jun 8, 1993	EF3	34 km	11.5 mi	0
Jul 2, 1992	EF3	87 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1991	EF3	99 km	6.0 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	78 km
2014	UNNAMED	51,112	84 km
2014	UNNAMED	36,112	57 km
2014	UNNAMED	32,901	50 km
2018	DRUMB	30,422	46 km
2021	CANDY CREEK	23,167	62 km
2015	UNNAMED	20,347	43 km
2004	UNNAMED	19,648	63 km
2014	RESERVE	19,016	28 km
2018	WEST 60	18,715	24 km
2015	WOLF CREEK	18,077	87 km
2014	UNNAMED	17,075	60 km
2023	HWY 123	14,980	60 km
2016	BAR-DEW LAKE	14,806	63 km
2014	SPIDER	14,587	28 km
2014	UNNAMED	14,119	71 km
2016	FERGUSON RANCH	13,625	90 km
2023	NORTH DRUM	11,618	48 km
2023	ZINK	11,332	65 km
2017	MILSAP	10,879	55 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	1.1 in	Coldest, Driest
February	39°F (4°C)	1.4 in
March	49°F (9°C)	2.9 in
April	58°F (15°C)	3.0 in
May	67°F (19°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
June	76°F (24°C)	4.3 in
July	83°F (28°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	3.4 in
September	72°F (22°C)	4.5 in
October	60°F (16°C)	3.2 in
November	47°F (8°C)	2.6 in
December	37°F (3°C)	1.5 in

Burbank has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 37°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.1").

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