Weather & Climate in Crescent, OK

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

Crescent 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 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 36.6 inches. The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,139 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	60.0°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,139 ft (347 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density	1,412/sq mi
Coordinates	35.9519°N, 97.5944°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Logan County County
Nearest Airport	Guthrie/Edmond Regional (GOK) 12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.6"

4% below US avg

Snowfall 5.4"

Wettest Month (May) 5.16"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	74.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	32.4 / 100
Community Resilience	64.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

7,037 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 13, 2016	18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M5.1	117 km	8 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	88 km	3 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	118 km	4 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	30 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	38 km	6 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	43 km	8 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	102 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	5 km	5 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	100 km	10 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	54 km	6 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	119 km	7 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	23 km	5 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	118 km	7 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	116 km	4 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	80 km	5 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	119 km	7 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	98 km	5 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	44 km	5 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	84 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

1,029 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 157 fatalities, 2,749 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 20, 2013	EF5	74 km	13.9 mi	24
May 24, 2011	EF5	84 km	63.1 mi	9
May 3, 1999	EF5	94 km	37.0 mi	36
May 5, 1960	EF5	96 km	71.8 mi	5
May 25, 1955	EF5	90 km	28.4 mi	20
May 19, 2013	EF4	82 km	23.0 mi	2
May 10, 2010	EF4	87 km	22.3 mi	1
May 10, 2010	EF4	74 km	24.0 mi	2
May 8, 2003	EF4	69 km	17.3 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF4	32 km	15.0 mi	1
May 3, 1999	EF4	11 km	35.0 mi	2
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	53 km	66.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	100 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	99 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	91 km	22.0 mi	3
May 22, 1981	EF4	99 km	16.7 mi	0
May 2, 1979	EF4	88 km	20.6 mi	1
Apr 30, 1978	EF4	44 km	9.3 mi	0
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	85 km	29.0 mi	14
May 24, 1973	EF4	70 km	13.3 mi	2

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: 720 FIRE (8,761 acres, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2022	720 FIRE	8,761	76 km
2009	MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY	8,186	30 km
2012	NOBLE	7,037	94 km
2006	PRAGUE	6,431	95 km
2012	GLENCOE	6,244	65 km
2006	SHAMROCK	6,177	92 km
2015	UNNAMED	5,975	37 km
2012	CUSHING	5,654	85 km
2012	UNNAMED	5,392	99 km
2006	CHANDLER	5,089	77 km
2016	BENDER	4,385	88 km
2022	SOUTH SOONER LAKE	4,324	71 km
2020	YOLO RANCH FIRE	4,173	81 km
2012	PAWNEE FIRE	3,450	83 km
2014	GUTHRIE	3,014	24 km
2021	481ST FIRE	2,868	98 km
2012	LAGOON CREEK	2,563	90 km
2006	STRONG	2,509	76 km
2006	CASHION COMPLEX	2,482	7 km
2011	63RD STREET	2,294	47 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	42°F (5°C)	1.6 in
March	50°F (10°C)	3.0 in
April	60°F (15°C)	3.2 in
May	69°F (20°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.3 in
July	83°F (28°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.7 in
September	73°F (23°C)	3.7 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.0 in
November	49°F (9°C)	2.4 in
December	39°F (4°C)	1.7 in

Crescent has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 37°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.1").

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