Weather & Climate in Fairfax, OK

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

Fairfax 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 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 37.4 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 879 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	60.1°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	879 ft (268 m)
Area	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²)
Population Density	1,322/sq mi
Coordinates	36.5701°N, 96.7079°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Osage County County
Nearest Airport	Ponca City Regional (PNC) 24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.4"

1% below US avg

Snowfall 7.1"

Wettest Month (May) 4.76"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	78.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	80.9 / 100
Community Resilience	35.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

5,891 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	26 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	115 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	79 km	6 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	102 km	8 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	123 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	101 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	104 km	6 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	142 km	4 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	112 km	5 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	123 km	10 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	90 km	5 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	88 km	6 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	121 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	80 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	125 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	118 km	7 km
Feb 5, 2021	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	79 km	7 km
Jul 17, 2016	5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	79 km	5 km
Mar 30, 2014	2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.2	96 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

780 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 147 fatalities, 1,623 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 25, 1955	EF5	52 km	56.4 mi	80
May 25, 1955	EF5	54 km	28.4 mi	20
May 6, 2024	EF4	41 km	40.8 mi	2
Apr 24, 1993	EF4	91 km	5.5 mi	7
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	89 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	77 km	66.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	48 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	68 km	25.0 mi	1
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	71 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	55 km	22.0 mi	3
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	69 km	29.0 mi	14
Apr 2, 1956	EF4	36 km	108.3 mi	2
May 25, 2024	EF3	89 km	23.9 mi	2
May 29, 2004	EF3	83 km	7.5 mi	0
May 8, 2003	EF3	2 km	45.0 mi	0
May 24, 1998	EF3	76 km	5.3 mi	0
Jun 8, 1993	EF3	43 km	11.5 mi	0
Apr 24, 1993	EF3	93 km	8.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1992	EF3	81 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1991	EF3	97 km	6.0 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	65 km
2014	UNNAMED	51,112	86 km
2014	UNNAMED	36,112	55 km
2014	UNNAMED	32,901	54 km
2018	DRUMB	30,422	38 km
2021	CANDY CREEK	23,167	58 km
2015	UNNAMED	20,347	53 km
2004	UNNAMED	19,648	68 km
2014	RESERVE	19,016	18 km
2018	WEST 60	18,715	31 km
2015	WOLF CREEK	18,077	89 km
2014	UNNAMED	17,075	64 km
2023	HWY 123	14,980	59 km
2016	BAR-DEW LAKE	14,806	66 km
2014	SPIDER	14,587	23 km
2014	UNNAMED	14,119	66 km
2023	NORTH DRUM	11,618	40 km
2023	ZINK	11,332	56 km
2017	MILSAP	10,879	44 km
2021	HUGHES	10,477	58 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	40°F (5°C)	1.5 in
March	50°F (10°C)	3.0 in
April	59°F (15°C)	3.1 in
May	68°F (20°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
June	76°F (25°C)	4.2 in
July	83°F (28°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	3.3 in
September	72°F (22°C)	4.7 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.0 in
November	48°F (9°C)	2.6 in
December	38°F (3°C)	1.6 in

Fairfax has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 37°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.1").

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