Weather & Climate in Chandler, OK

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

Chandler enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°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 36.1 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 919 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	60.8°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	919 ft (280 m)
Area	9.4 sq mi (24.3 km²)
Population Density	301/sq mi
Coordinates	35.7128°N, 96.8362°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Lincoln County County
Nearest Airport	Shawnee Regional (SNL) 25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.1"

5% below US avg

Snowfall 2.2"

Wettest Month (May) 5.51"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	71.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	87.5 / 100
Community Resilience	27.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very 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 High
Landslide	Relatively Low

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

Earthquake History

4,947 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	80 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	21 km	3 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	87 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	89 km	6 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	73 km	5 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	123 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	51 km	8 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	57 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	23 km	6 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	132 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	89 km	6 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	134 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	52 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	51 km	7 km
Mar 30, 2014	2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.2	85 km	5 km
Mar 5, 2018	5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	119 km	8 km
Jan 18, 1995	4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M4.2	125 km	5 km
Jul 17, 2016	5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	88 km	5 km
Aug 3, 2017	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	52 km	5 km
Feb 5, 2021	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	89 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

992 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 108 fatalities, 2,088 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 20, 2013	EF5	86 km	13.9 mi	24
May 5, 1960	EF5	49 km	71.8 mi	5
May 6, 2024	EF4	81 km	40.8 mi	2
May 19, 2013	EF4	66 km	23.0 mi	2
May 10, 2010	EF4	80 km	22.3 mi	1
May 10, 2010	EF4	77 km	24.0 mi	2
May 8, 2003	EF4	76 km	17.3 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF4	78 km	35.0 mi	2
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	58 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	40 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	46 km	22.0 mi	3
May 17, 1981	EF4	46 km	33.6 mi	0
Apr 30, 1978	EF4	84 km	9.3 mi	0
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	31 km	29.0 mi	14
Oct 5, 1970	EF4	43 km	25.0 mi	4
May 4, 1960	EF4	85 km	8.0 mi	0
Sep 14, 1957	EF4	93 km	67.5 mi	2
May 1, 1954	EF4	60 km	59.2 mi	0
Apr 28, 1950	EF4	81 km	4.5 mi	5
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	67 km	2.4 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	54 km
2018	DRUMB	30,422	97 km
2004	UNNAMED	27,091	96 km
2011	HOG TRAP	22,895	91 km
2009	BURNT TRUST	22,578	100 km
2014	RESERVE	19,016	93 km
2004	UNNAMED	14,138	99 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	70 km
2023	NORTH DRUM	11,618	99 km
2023	ZINK	11,332	90 km
2017	MILSAP	10,879	84 km
2011	GREYHORSE	10,411	89 km
2011	UNNAMED	10,205	59 km
2016	MAKER	9,940	86 km
2005	WEWOKA CREEK	9,921	76 km
2022	FRAZIER	9,706	85 km
2024	BOWMAN	9,422	92 km
1996	UNNAMED	9,165	82 km
2022	BUG CREEK	9,106	91 km
2005	PROCTOR	9,044	95 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	1.2 in	Coldest, Driest
February	42°F (6°C)	1.9 in
March	51°F (11°C)	3.2 in
April	60°F (16°C)	3.3 in
May	69°F (20°C)	5.5 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.3 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.5 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.3 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.5 in
November	49°F (10°C)	2.7 in
December	40°F (4°C)	1.8 in

Chandler has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.2").

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