Weather & Climate in Kingfisher, OK

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

Kingfisher enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 84°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 1,092 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	60.1°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,092 ft (333 m)
Area	1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density	1,113/sq mi
Coordinates	35.8447°N, 97.9393°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Kingfisher County County
Nearest Airport	Guthrie/Edmond Regional (GOK) 29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.84"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	56.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	48.0 / 100
Community Resilience	32.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
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 Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

6,950 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	111 km	6 km
Feb 13, 2016	18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M5.1	100 km	8 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	112 km	3 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	101 km	4 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	62 km	6 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	53 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	57 km	8 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	113 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	37 km	5 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	101 km	7 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	79 km	6 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	115 km	4 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	94 km	5 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	103 km	10 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	43 km	5 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	101 km	7 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	100 km	7 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	102 km	5 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	56 km	5 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	98 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

952 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 110 fatalities, 2,022 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 20, 2013	EF5	68 km	13.9 mi	24
May 24, 2011	EF5	55 km	63.1 mi	9
May 3, 1999	EF5	80 km	37.0 mi	36
May 19, 2013	EF4	88 km	23.0 mi	2
May 24, 2011	EF4	93 km	33.3 mi	1
May 10, 2010	EF4	87 km	22.3 mi	1
May 10, 2010	EF4	73 km	24.0 mi	2
May 8, 2003	EF4	68 km	17.3 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF4	10 km	15.0 mi	1
May 3, 1999	EF4	24 km	35.0 mi	2
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	74 km	66.0 mi	0
May 22, 1981	EF4	70 km	16.7 mi	0
May 2, 1979	EF4	77 km	20.6 mi	1
Apr 30, 1978	EF4	34 km	9.3 mi	0
May 24, 1973	EF4	50 km	13.3 mi	2
Jun 10, 1967	EF4	33 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 16, 1965	EF4	85 km	82.7 mi	0
May 1, 1954	EF4	71 km	59.2 mi	0
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	80 km	25.1 mi	0
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	70 km	2.4 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RHEA (277,949 acres, 2018).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2018	RHEA	277,949	97 km
2009	PUTNAM	42,995	92 km
2009	CHESTER	34,432	96 km
2022	720 FIRE	8,761	49 km
2009	MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY	8,186	63 km
2012	NOBLE	7,037	99 km
2012	GLENCOE	6,244	98 km
2015	UNNAMED	5,975	70 km
2009	CLEO	5,063	84 km
2020	YOLO RANCH FIRE	4,173	66 km
2014	GUTHRIE	3,014	50 km
2008	UNNAMED	3,001	89 km
2006	STRONG	2,509	50 km
2006	CASHION COMPLEX	2,482	36 km
2024	RX OKSLR-FY24-HFR-RX-UNIT J	2,320	99 km
2011	63RD STREET	2,294	58 km
2023	SIMPSON FIRE	2,269	48 km
2009	CHOCTAW	2,224	72 km
2022	OK SLR-FY22-RX-UNIT J	2,164	99 km
2022	CIMARRON FIRE	2,155	54 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	1.0 in	Coldest, Driest
February	41°F (5°C)	1.4 in
March	50°F (10°C)	2.6 in
April	59°F (15°C)	3.1 in
May	69°F (20°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
June	78°F (25°C)	4.2 in
July	84°F (29°C)	2.3 in	Warmest
August	82°F (28°C)	2.8 in
September	74°F (23°C)	3.5 in
October	62°F (17°C)	2.6 in
November	48°F (9°C)	2.2 in
December	39°F (4°C)	1.5 in

Kingfisher has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 37°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.0").

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