Weather & Climate in Lawton, OK

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

Lawton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 317 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 24.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,152 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)

Annual Average	64.9°F
	20% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days	317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,152 ft (351 m)
Area	0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density	1,110/sq mi
Coordinates	34.6192°N, 98.4211°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Comanche County County
Nearest Airport	Lawton-Fort Sill Regional (LAW) 4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.2"

36% below US avg

Snowfall 2.5"

Wettest Month (May) 4.88"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	86.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	59.6 / 100
Community Resilience	26.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

761 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	145 km	8 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	143 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	149 km	7 km
Aug 3, 2017	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	149 km	5 km
Jan 1, 2016	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	149 km	6 km
Jan 18, 1995	4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M4.2	77 km	5 km
Jun 18, 2014	7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.1	143 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.1	149 km	7 km
Jul 25, 2019	13 km W of Kingfisher, Oklahoma	M3.9	140 km	6 km
Nov 15, 1990	5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M3.9	78 km	5 km
Apr 28, 1998	9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma	M3.9	18 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2002	8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma	M3.8	13 km	5 km
Nov 5, 2013	8 km SSW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M3.8	145 km	5 km
Jan 15, 2010	3 km ESE of Jones, Oklahoma	M3.7	149 km	8 km
May 31, 2014	1 km ESE of Choctaw, Oklahoma	M3.7	144 km	7 km
Feb 23, 2016	6 km E of Edmond, Oklahoma	M3.7	149 km	7 km
Sep 25, 2023	9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma	M3.7	61 km	20 km
Apr 24, 2015	6 km N of Spencer, Oklahoma	M3.6	144 km	7 km
Dec 17, 1992	7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M3.6	78 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2018	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M3.6	149 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

847 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 142 fatalities, 3,317 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 24, 2011	EF5	93 km	63.1 mi	9
May 3, 1999	EF5	77 km	37.0 mi	36
Apr 3, 1964	EF5	80 km	4.7 mi	7
May 9, 2016	EF4	98 km	8.9 mi	1
Nov 7, 2011	EF4	80 km	17.4 mi	0
May 24, 2011	EF4	69 km	23.1 mi	0
May 24, 2011	EF4	60 km	33.3 mi	1
May 22, 1981	EF4	78 km	16.7 mi	0
Apr 10, 1979	EF4	91 km	46.9 mi	42
Apr 10, 1979	EF4	82 km	39.7 mi	11
Apr 17, 1976	EF4	30 km	32.9 mi	0
May 24, 1973	EF4	96 km	13.3 mi	2
Apr 19, 1972	EF4	84 km	28.2 mi	5
May 26, 1962	EF4	52 km	10.1 mi	0
May 24, 1957	EF4	40 km	21.6 mi	4
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	55 km	21.7 mi	0
Apr 19, 2023	EF3	88 km	10.9 mi	1
May 6, 2015	EF3	82 km	10.3 mi	0
May 24, 2011	EF3	81 km	8.6 mi	0
Oct 9, 2001	EF3	91 km	6.0 mi	0

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	96 km
2011	FERGUSON	41,429	30 km
2012	TOWNLEY ROAD	24,139	39 km
2009	RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS	23,099	89 km
1996	WESTSIDE	16,723	38 km
2006	RATLIFF CITY	12,435	91 km
2024	RUSH	12,239	24 km
2011	WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX	12,118	82 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,392	10 km
2022	62 FIRE	9,804	44 km
1993	CRATER CREEK	8,963	17 km
2000	CRATERLK-L	8,876	17 km
1994	MT SCOTT	8,005	19 km
2000	UNNAMED	7,962	11 km
2006	BIA EMPIRE	7,544	44 km
2015	CRATER CREEK	7,378	17 km
2006	BIALOCO	6,843	77 km
2017	SQUIRREL CREEK	6,463	64 km
2006	VELMA	6,364	70 km
2009	LINDSAY	6,195	80 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	1.2 in	Driest
February	44°F (7°C)	1.5 in
March	53°F (11°C)	2.5 in
April	61°F (16°C)	2.8 in
May	70°F (21°C)	4.9 in	Wettest
June	79°F (26°C)	3.9 in
July	86°F (30°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
August	83°F (28°C)	2.4 in
September	75°F (24°C)	3.7 in
October	64°F (18°C)	3.1 in
November	51°F (10°C)	1.8 in
December	42°F (5°C)	1.5 in	Coldest

Lawton has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 42°F in December to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (1.2").

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