Weather & Climate in Cushing, OK

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

Cushing enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°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 38.0 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 923 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	60.4°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	923 ft (281 m)
Area	7.8 sq mi (20.2 km²)
Population Density	1,097/sq mi
Coordinates	35.9797°N, 96.7618°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Lincoln County County
Nearest Airport	Stillwater Regional (SWO) 22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.0"

0% below US avg

Snowfall 4.1"

Wettest Month (May) 5.39"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

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

5,462 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	52 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	50 km	3 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	76 km	6 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	78 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	70 km	8 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	150 km	5 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	73 km	5 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	134 km	8 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	44 km	6 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	68 km	5 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	114 km	5 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	146 km	10 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	72 km	5 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	144 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	76 km	6 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	115 km	6 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	67 km	7 km
Feb 5, 2021	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	76 km	7 km
Aug 3, 2017	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	67 km	5 km
Mar 4, 2018	4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	104 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

965 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 99 fatalities, 2,048 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1960	EF5	79 km	71.8 mi	5
May 25, 1955	EF5	95 km	28.4 mi	20
May 6, 2024	EF4	53 km	40.8 mi	2
May 19, 2013	EF4	94 km	23.0 mi	2
May 3, 1999	EF4	83 km	35.0 mi	2
Apr 24, 1993	EF4	86 km	5.5 mi	7
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	30 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	87 km	66.0 mi	0
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	24 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	18 km	22.0 mi	3
May 17, 1981	EF4	72 km	33.6 mi	0
Apr 30, 1978	EF4	100 km	9.3 mi	0
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	11 km	29.0 mi	14
Oct 5, 1970	EF4	74 km	25.0 mi	4
Apr 2, 1956	EF4	95 km	108.3 mi	2
May 1, 1954	EF4	85 km	59.2 mi	0
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	78 km	25.1 mi	0
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	92 km	2.4 mi	0
May 25, 2024	EF3	97 km	23.9 mi	2
Apr 19, 2023	EF3	89 km	0.6 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	34 km
2014	UNNAMED	36,112	94 km
2018	DRUMB	30,422	68 km
2021	CANDY CREEK	23,167	90 km
2014	RESERVE	19,016	63 km
2018	WEST 60	18,715	93 km
2023	HWY 123	14,980	99 km
2014	SPIDER	14,587	72 km
2014	UNNAMED	14,119	90 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	78 km
2023	NORTH DRUM	11,618	70 km
2023	ZINK	11,332	65 km
2017	MILSAP	10,879	56 km
2021	HUGHES	10,477	98 km
2011	GREYHORSE	10,411	58 km
2011	UNNAMED	10,205	40 km
2015	Z BAR 7	10,170	91 km
2016	MAKER	9,940	61 km
2005	WEWOKA CREEK	9,921	100 km
2005	CHOUTEAU	9,765	98 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	1.1 in	Coldest, Driest
February	42°F (5°C)	1.8 in
March	51°F (10°C)	3.1 in
April	60°F (16°C)	3.3 in
May	69°F (20°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.2 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.9 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.7 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.3 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.1 in
November	49°F (9°C)	2.7 in
December	40°F (4°C)	1.7 in

Cushing has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.1").

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