Weather & Climate in Francis, OK

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

Francis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°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 951 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	61.5°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	951 ft (290 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density	445/sq mi
Coordinates	34.8746°N, 96.5927°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Pontotoc County County
Nearest Airport	Ada Regional (ADT) 7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.43"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	62.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	50.1 / 100
Community Resilience	63.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

2,548 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	75 km	3 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	109 km	8 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	28 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	101 km	6 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	128 km	5 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	108 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	114 km	7 km
Apr 7, 2014	6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma	M4.2	129 km	5 km
Apr 19, 2015	6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma	M4.2	137 km	3 km
Aug 3, 2017	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	115 km	5 km
Jan 18, 1995	4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M4.2	92 km	5 km
Jan 1, 2016	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	115 km	6 km
Apr 16, 2013	3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma	M4.2	101 km	7 km
Jul 14, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M4.2	110 km	7 km
Apr 7, 2016	1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma	M4.2	102 km	6 km
Apr 27, 2015	7 km WSW of Langston, Oklahoma	M4.1	134 km	5 km
Jun 18, 2014	7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.1	108 km	5 km
Feb 9, 2014	6 km SSW of Langston, Oklahoma	M4.1	130 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.1	116 km	7 km
Sep 18, 2015	3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma	M4.1	126 km	0 km

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

Tornado History

856 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 67 fatalities, 1,202 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1960	EF5	55 km	71.8 mi	5
May 9, 2016	EF4	78 km	8.9 mi	1
May 19, 2013	EF4	77 km	23.0 mi	2
May 10, 2010	EF4	95 km	24.0 mi	2
May 10, 2010	EF4	83 km	22.3 mi	1
May 8, 2003	EF4	99 km	17.3 mi	0
May 11, 1992	EF4	60 km	10.0 mi	0
May 17, 1981	EF4	53 km	33.6 mi	0
Oct 5, 1970	EF4	59 km	25.0 mi	4
Apr 27, 1966	EF4	62 km	10.2 mi	0
May 4, 1960	EF4	21 km	8.0 mi	0
May 9, 1959	EF4	28 km	6.2 mi	7
Sep 14, 1957	EF4	61 km	67.5 mi	2
Apr 2, 1957	EF4	97 km	5.2 mi	2
May 1, 1954	EF4	92 km	59.2 mi	0
Apr 28, 1950	EF4	29 km	4.5 mi	5
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	94 km	2.4 mi	0
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	83 km	25.1 mi	0
Apr 27, 2024	EF3	20 km	27.9 mi	2
Apr 27, 2024	EF3	58 km	9.9 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	100 km
1991	ARBUCKLE	29,823	75 km
2021	WINDMILL	28,410	80 km
2004	UNNAMED	27,091	56 km
2009	RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS	23,099	91 km
2011	HOG TRAP	22,895	49 km
2009	BURNT TRUST	22,578	66 km
2011	UNNAMED	17,973	79 km
1991	UNNAMED	16,700	60 km
2005	UNNAMED	15,416	82 km
2005	CABINESS	14,646	53 km
2004	UNNAMED	14,138	85 km
2009	40 ACRE TURNAROUND	13,985	100 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	86 km
2006	RATLIFF CITY	12,435	95 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,163	75 km
2011	UNNAMED	11,348	53 km
2005	UNNAMED	10,935	78 km
2000	UNNAMED	9,943	75 km
2005	WEWOKA CREEK	9,921	35 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	1.7 in	Coldest, Driest
February	43°F (6°C)	2.1 in
March	52°F (11°C)	3.5 in
April	61°F (16°C)	3.9 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
June	76°F (25°C)	4.3 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.7 in
September	74°F (23°C)	4.6 in
October	63°F (17°C)	4.2 in
November	51°F (10°C)	3.1 in
December	42°F (5°C)	2.2 in

Francis has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.7").

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