Weather & Climate in Harrah, OK

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

Harrah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°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 1,124 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	61.2°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,124 ft (343 m)
Area	13.1 sq mi (33.8 km²)
Population Density	489/sq mi
Coordinates	35.4720°N, 97.1827°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Oklahoma County County
Nearest Airport	Shawnee Regional (SNL) 16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.43"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.30"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	97.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	49.1 / 100
Community Resilience	39.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

4,751 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	108 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	39 km	3 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	96 km	6 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	90 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	24 km	8 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	113 km	5 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	67 km	5 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	42 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	25 km	6 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	141 km	5 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	144 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	24 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	96 km	6 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	29 km	7 km
Jun 21, 2020	9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	100 km	8 km
Mar 5, 2018	5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	124 km	8 km
Jan 1, 2016	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	30 km	6 km
Mar 30, 2014	2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.2	84 km	5 km
Jan 18, 1995	4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M4.2	86 km	5 km
Feb 5, 2021	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	96 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

1,052 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 141 fatalities, 2,519 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 20, 2013	EF5	46 km	13.9 mi	24
May 3, 1999	EF5	72 km	37.0 mi	36
May 5, 1960	EF5	31 km	71.8 mi	5
May 19, 2013	EF4	27 km	23.0 mi	2
May 24, 2011	EF4	88 km	33.3 mi	1
May 24, 2011	EF4	83 km	23.1 mi	0
May 10, 2010	EF4	39 km	22.3 mi	1
May 10, 2010	EF4	36 km	24.0 mi	2
May 8, 2003	EF4	35 km	17.3 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF4	64 km	35.0 mi	2
May 3, 1999	EF4	86 km	15.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	98 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	81 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	86 km	22.0 mi	3
May 17, 1981	EF4	55 km	33.6 mi	0
Apr 30, 1978	EF4	53 km	9.3 mi	0
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	72 km	29.0 mi	14
May 24, 1973	EF4	72 km	13.3 mi	2
Oct 5, 1970	EF4	28 km	25.0 mi	4
May 4, 1960	EF4	68 km	8.0 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	95 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	99 km
2011	UNNAMED	10,205	100 km
2005	WEWOKA CREEK	9,921	82 km
1996	UNNAMED	9,165	99 km
2005	BEAR DEN	9,004	75 km
2005	DRIPPING SPRING	8,510	95 km
2009	MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY	8,186	72 km
2005	SHERWOOD	7,473	74 km
2012	NOBLE	7,037	34 km
2005	MISSION	6,735	56 km
2022	GREASY CREEK	6,731	100 km
2006	PRAGUE	6,431	51 km
2012	GLENCOE	6,244	83 km
2009	LINDSAY	6,195	72 km
2006	SHAMROCK	6,177	75 km
2015	UNNAMED	5,975	74 km
2012	CUSHING	5,654	72 km
2005	ANTIOCH	5,513	88 km
2012	NINNEKAH	5,438	87 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	1.3 in	Coldest, Driest
February	42°F (6°C)	1.8 in
March	51°F (11°C)	3.1 in
April	60°F (16°C)	3.3 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
June	76°F (25°C)	4.4 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	2.5 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.2 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.7 in
November	49°F (10°C)	2.6 in
December	40°F (5°C)	1.9 in

Harrah has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.3").

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