Weather & Climate in Freedom, OK

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

Freedom enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 323 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 26.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,527 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	57.4°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,527 ft (465 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density	349/sq mi
Coordinates	36.7675°N, 99.1123°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Woodward County County
Nearest Airport	Pratt Regional (PTT) 68 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.1"

31% below US avg

Snowfall 9.5"

Wettest Month (May) 3.66"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	41.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	39.9 / 100
Community Resilience	15.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

3,418 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Feb 13, 2016	18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M5.1	47 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	46 km	4 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	118 km	8 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	126 km	5 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	76 km	4 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	46 km	7 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	94 km	10 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	46 km	7 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	47 km	7 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	95 km	5 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	128 km	6 km
Jan 26, 2015	5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.2	126 km	7 km
Mar 4, 2018	4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	127 km	8 km
Mar 5, 2018	5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	126 km	8 km
Feb 19, 2021	6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma	M4.2	93 km	7 km
Feb 5, 2015	8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma	M4.2	73 km	4 km
May 13, 2017	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	47 km	5 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, OK	M4.2	46 km	6 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	47 km	7 km
Sep 15, 1995	7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma	M4.1	39 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

554 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 22 fatalities, 176 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 4, 2007	EF5	72 km	28.8 mi	11
May 2, 1979	EF4	77 km	20.6 mi	1
Apr 17, 1976	EF4	62 km	19.5 mi	0
Mar 16, 1965	EF4	92 km	82.7 mi	0
May 23, 2019	EF3	96 km	15.7 mi	0
May 19, 2012	EF3	97 km	9.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	94 km	34.0 mi	6
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	97 km	48.0 mi	0
May 24, 2011	EF3	89 km	13.2 mi	1
May 10, 2010	EF3	96 km	47.7 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	20 km	11.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	90 km	21.9 mi	2
May 23, 2008	EF3	84 km	20.9 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	41 km	5.0 mi	0
May 4, 2007	EF3	97 km	23.5 mi	0
Apr 17, 2002	EF3	74 km	8.0 mi	0
May 26, 1991	EF3	42 km	12.5 mi	0
May 15, 1991	EF3	78 km	11.5 mi	0
Mar 26, 1991	EF3	99 km	67.0 mi	0
Oct 31, 1984	EF3	62 km	20.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: OKS - STARBUCK (657,299 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	OKS - STARBUCK	657,299	78 km
2016	ANDERSON CREEK FIRE	374,523	45 km
2018	RHEA	277,949	86 km
1996	UNNAMED	88,943	29 km
2024	CATESBY FIRE	83,975	78 km
2017	OKS - 283	68,558	58 km
2016	350 COMPLEX	58,055	19 km
2018	34 COMPLEX	57,533	30 km
2017	OKS - SELMAN	44,767	28 km
2009	PUTNAM	42,995	91 km
2009	CHESTER	34,432	56 km
2024	SLAPOUT FIRE	23,810	86 km
2015	BOILING SPRINGS FIRE	20,264	27 km
2022	217	18,293	23 km
1994	UNNAMED	16,448	71 km
2016	BUFFALO	16,160	54 km
2008	LARKIN	8,397	63 km
2019	GAGE FIRE	7,883	68 km
2006	UNNAMED	7,815	99 km
2014	CAMARGO	7,494	88 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	39°F (4°C)	0.9 in
March	48°F (9°C)	1.8 in
April	58°F (14°C)	2.1 in
May	67°F (20°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	3.4 in
July	81°F (27°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	3.0 in
September	72°F (22°C)	2.5 in
October	60°F (16°C)	1.9 in
November	46°F (8°C)	1.4 in
December	36°F (2°C)	0.8 in

Freedom has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 34°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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