Weather & Climate in Central High, OK

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

Central High 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 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 1,169 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	61.1°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,169 ft (356 m)
Area	53.9 sq mi (139.6 km²)
Population Density	30/sq mi
Coordinates	34.6143°N, 98.0886°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Comanche County County
Nearest Airport	Lawton-Fort Sill Regional (LAW) 19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.12"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	86.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	59.6 / 100
Community Resilience	26.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

1,407 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	128 km	8 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	141 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	150 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	126 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	133 km	7 km
Aug 3, 2017	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	133 km	5 km
Jan 1, 2016	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	133 km	6 km
Apr 16, 2013	3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma	M4.2	149 km	7 km
Jan 18, 1995	4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M4.2	48 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2016	1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma	M4.2	143 km	6 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.1	133 km	7 km
Jun 18, 2014	7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.1	126 km	5 km
Apr 8, 2015	6 km S of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.0	147 km	2 km
Jun 20, 2015	9 km NW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.0	140 km	3 km
Aug 17, 2016	2 km SW of Wellston, Oklahoma	M4.0	150 km	6 km
Apr 10, 2014	12 km SE of Cedar Valley, Oklahoma	M4.0	140 km	7 km
Jul 25, 2019	13 km W of Kingfisher, Oklahoma	M3.9	137 km	6 km
Jun 22, 2015	10 km NNW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M3.9	141 km	6 km
Nov 15, 1990	5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M3.9	48 km	5 km
Apr 28, 1998	9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma	M3.9	35 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

915 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 134 fatalities, 2,021 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 20, 2013	EF5	86 km	13.9 mi	24
May 24, 2011	EF5	94 km	63.1 mi	9
May 3, 1999	EF5	61 km	37.0 mi	36
Apr 3, 1964	EF5	88 km	4.7 mi	7
May 9, 2016	EF4	67 km	8.9 mi	1
May 24, 2011	EF4	45 km	33.3 mi	1
May 24, 2011	EF4	44 km	23.1 mi	0
May 10, 2010	EF4	87 km	22.3 mi	1
May 10, 2010	EF4	92 km	24.0 mi	2
Feb 10, 2009	EF4	87 km	37.0 mi	8
May 8, 2003	EF4	95 km	17.3 mi	0
May 22, 1981	EF4	83 km	16.7 mi	0
Apr 17, 1976	EF4	49 km	32.9 mi	0
May 24, 1973	EF4	88 km	13.3 mi	2
Apr 19, 1972	EF4	56 km	28.2 mi	5
May 26, 1962	EF4	61 km	10.1 mi	0
Sep 14, 1957	EF4	85 km	67.5 mi	2
May 24, 1957	EF4	54 km	21.6 mi	4
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	38 km	21.7 mi	0
Apr 19, 2023	EF3	67 km	10.9 mi	1

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LOCO-HEALDTON (56,584 acres, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2009	LOCO-HEALDTON	56,584	68 km
2011	FERGUSON	41,429	58 km
1991	ARBUCKLE	29,823	90 km
2021	WINDMILL	28,410	80 km
2012	TOWNLEY ROAD	24,139	68 km
2009	RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS	23,099	59 km
2009	BRUSHY MOUNTAIN	18,412	95 km
1996	WESTSIDE	16,723	67 km
2006	RINGGOLD	16,382	91 km
2005	UNNAMED	15,416	74 km
2006	RATLIFF CITY	12,435	62 km
2024	RUSH	12,239	52 km
2011	WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX	12,118	97 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,392	38 km
2000	UNNAMED	9,943	87 km
2022	62 FIRE	9,804	73 km
1993	CRATER CREEK	8,963	46 km
2000	CRATERLK-L	8,876	47 km
1994	MT SCOTT	8,005	46 km
2000	UNNAMED	7,962	37 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	1.1 in	Coldest, Driest
February	44°F (7°C)	1.6 in
March	52°F (11°C)	2.4 in
April	61°F (16°C)	2.7 in
May	70°F (21°C)	5.1 in	Wettest
June	78°F (25°C)	4.0 in
July	83°F (28°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	82°F (28°C)	2.5 in
September	75°F (24°C)	4.0 in
October	64°F (18°C)	3.4 in
November	51°F (10°C)	2.0 in
December	42°F (6°C)	1.5 in

Central High has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.1").

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