Weather & Climate in Lawrence Creek, OK

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

Lawrence Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 305 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 41.8 inches. The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 751 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	60.8°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	751 ft (229 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density	167/sq mi
Coordinates	36.0838°N, 96.4268°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Pawnee County County
Nearest Airport	Tulsa International (TUL) 31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.8"

10% above US avg

Snowfall 8.4"

Wettest Month (May) 5.00"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.30"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	48.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	77.4 / 100
Community Resilience	27.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
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	Relatively Low

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

Earthquake History

4,808 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	59 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	68 km	3 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	104 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	100 km	6 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	149 km	8 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	101 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	104 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	74 km	6 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	132 km	5 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	100 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	101 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	103 km	5 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	132 km	6 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	99 km	7 km
Feb 5, 2021	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	100 km	7 km
Mar 4, 2018	4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	126 km	8 km
Mar 29, 2016	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.2	104 km	5 km
Jan 26, 2015	5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.2	142 km	7 km
Mar 5, 2018	5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	127 km	8 km
Jul 17, 2016	5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	100 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

858 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 70 fatalities, 1,410 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 6, 2024	EF4	28 km	40.8 mi	2
Apr 24, 1993	EF4	54 km	5.5 mi	7
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	13 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	75 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	16 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	16 km	22.0 mi	3
May 17, 1981	EF4	83 km	33.6 mi	0
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	25 km	29.0 mi	14
Oct 5, 1970	EF4	95 km	25.0 mi	4
Apr 2, 1956	EF4	95 km	108.3 mi	2
May 25, 2024	EF3	64 km	23.9 mi	2
May 19, 2013	EF3	85 km	20.8 mi	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	32 km	7.5 mi	0
May 8, 2003	EF3	61 km	45.0 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF3	59 km	16.0 mi	0
Oct 4, 1998	EF3	84 km	10.0 mi	0
Apr 24, 1993	EF3	55 km	8.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1992	EF3	64 km	4.0 mi	0
May 15, 1990	EF3	65 km	7.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF3	76 km	22.0 mi	8

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	5 km
2014	UNNAMED	36,112	69 km
2014	UNNAMED	32,901	85 km
2018	DRUMB	30,422	44 km
2021	CANDY CREEK	23,167	62 km
2015	UNNAMED	20,347	99 km
2004	UNNAMED	19,648	99 km
2014	RESERVE	19,016	48 km
2018	WEST 60	18,715	79 km
2014	UNNAMED	17,075	89 km
2023	HWY 123	14,980	72 km
2016	BAR-DEW LAKE	14,806	90 km
2014	SPIDER	14,587	54 km
2004	UNNAMED	14,138	98 km
2014	UNNAMED	14,119	60 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	68 km
2023	NORTH DRUM	11,618	46 km
2023	ZINK	11,332	35 km
2017	MILSAP	10,879	29 km
2021	HUGHES	10,477	72 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	1.3 in	Coldest, Driest
February	41°F (5°C)	1.9 in
March	51°F (10°C)	3.2 in
April	60°F (16°C)	3.3 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
June	76°F (25°C)	4.0 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	3.0 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.6 in
October	62°F (16°C)	3.2 in
November	49°F (9°C)	2.8 in
December	40°F (4°C)	1.8 in

Lawrence Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.3").

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