Weather & Climate in Burlington, OK

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

Burlington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 84°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 31.3 inches. The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,217 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	58.5°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,217 ft (371 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density	748/sq mi
Coordinates	36.9002°N, 98.4234°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Alfalfa County County
Nearest Airport	Enid Woodring Regional (WDG) 50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.3"

18% below US avg

Snowfall 11.2"

Wettest Month (May) 4.06"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	40.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	69.4 / 100
Community Resilience	45.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

5,063 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	143 km	6 km
Feb 13, 2016	18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M5.1	52 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	52 km	4 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	107 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	106 km	6 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	56 km	8 km
Jan 19, 2020	2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.5	131 km	5 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	127 km	5 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	57 km	7 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	54 km	7 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	16 km	4 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	55 km	7 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	69 km	5 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	36 km	10 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	70 km	6 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	37 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	106 km	6 km
Feb 19, 2021	6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma	M4.2	30 km	7 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, OK	M4.2	55 km	6 km
Jan 26, 2015	5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.2	65 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

672 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 119 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 12, 2004	EF4	55 km	1.2 mi	0
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	94 km	66.0 mi	0
May 2, 1979	EF4	51 km	20.6 mi	1
Apr 17, 1976	EF4	21 km	19.5 mi	0
Mar 16, 1965	EF4	44 km	82.7 mi	0
May 19, 2012	EF3	54 km	9.7 mi	0
May 19, 2012	EF3	45 km	9.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	62 km	18.1 mi	0
May 24, 2011	EF3	96 km	13.2 mi	1
May 10, 2010	EF3	36 km	47.7 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	67 km	21.9 mi	2
May 23, 2008	EF3	62 km	11.0 mi	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	90 km	2.5 mi	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	88 km	2.5 mi	0
May 24, 1998	EF3	83 km	5.3 mi	0
May 26, 1991	EF3	96 km	12.5 mi	0
Apr 26, 1991	EF3	81 km	6.0 mi	0
Apr 12, 1991	EF3	61 km	9.5 mi	0
Apr 12, 1991	EF3	62 km	9.0 mi	0
Mar 26, 1991	EF3	44 km	67.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ANDERSON CREEK FIRE (374,523 acres, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2016	ANDERSON CREEK FIRE	374,523	43 km
1996	UNNAMED	88,943	48 km
2016	350 COMPLEX	58,055	80 km
2018	34 COMPLEX	57,533	90 km
2017	OKS - SELMAN	44,767	89 km
2009	CHESTER	34,432	74 km
2015	BOILING SPRINGS FIRE	20,264	83 km
2022	217	18,293	71 km
1994	UNNAMED	16,448	78 km
2022	720 FIRE	8,761	98 km
2008	LARKIN	8,397	64 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,276	68 km
2020	EWB	5,706	43 km
2009	CLEO	5,063	55 km
2008	BYRON	5,033	27 km
2007	SALT FORK DELTA	4,784	21 km
2008	LAKE CITY	4,643	57 km
2007	AETNA FIRE	4,579	54 km
2008	UNNAMED	4,566	54 km
2018	OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS	4,432	22 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	0.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	39°F (4°C)	1.1 in
March	48°F (9°C)	2.7 in
April	57°F (14°C)	2.6 in
May	67°F (19°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
June	78°F (25°C)	3.9 in
July	84°F (29°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	82°F (28°C)	3.1 in
September	73°F (23°C)	2.9 in
October	60°F (16°C)	2.2 in
November	46°F (8°C)	1.7 in
December	36°F (2°C)	1.1 in

Burlington has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 34°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.9").

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