Weather & Climate in Lexington, OK

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

Lexington 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 320 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 37.7 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,034 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	60.7°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,034 ft (315 m)
Area	2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density	831/sq mi
Coordinates	35.0176°N, 97.3350°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	McClain County County
Nearest Airport	Will Rogers World (OKC) 30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"

1% below US avg

Snowfall 4.1"

Wettest Month (May) 5.35"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	62.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	24.3 / 100
Community Resilience	63.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
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

3,716 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	77 km	3 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	142 km	6 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	135 km	5 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	91 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	66 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	110 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	78 km	6 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	85 km	5 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	64 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	142 km	6 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	72 km	7 km
Feb 5, 2021	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	142 km	7 km
Mar 29, 2016	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.2	110 km	5 km
Jul 17, 2016	5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	142 km	5 km
Mar 30, 2014	2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.2	127 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2016	1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma	M4.2	73 km	6 km
Jun 21, 2020	9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	149 km	8 km
Jan 18, 1995	4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M4.2	36 km	5 km
Aug 3, 2017	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	73 km	5 km
Jan 27, 2015	3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	139 km	3 km

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

Tornado History

1,070 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 146 fatalities, 2,430 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 20, 2013	EF5	40 km	13.9 mi	24
May 24, 2011	EF5	99 km	63.1 mi	9
May 3, 1999	EF5	49 km	37.0 mi	36
May 5, 1960	EF5	47 km	71.8 mi	5
May 9, 2016	EF4	51 km	8.9 mi	1
May 19, 2013	EF4	26 km	23.0 mi	2
May 24, 2011	EF4	39 km	23.1 mi	0
May 24, 2011	EF4	57 km	33.3 mi	1
May 10, 2010	EF4	34 km	24.0 mi	2
May 10, 2010	EF4	20 km	22.3 mi	1
May 8, 2003	EF4	39 km	17.3 mi	0
May 22, 1981	EF4	100 km	16.7 mi	0
May 17, 1981	EF4	76 km	33.6 mi	0
Apr 30, 1978	EF4	73 km	9.3 mi	0
May 24, 1973	EF4	72 km	13.3 mi	2
Apr 19, 1972	EF4	74 km	28.2 mi	5
Oct 5, 1970	EF4	51 km	25.0 mi	4
May 4, 1960	EF4	49 km	8.0 mi	0
May 9, 1959	EF4	82 km	6.2 mi	7
Sep 14, 1957	EF4	11 km	67.5 mi	2

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	79 km
1991	ARBUCKLE	29,823	72 km
2021	WINDMILL	28,410	69 km
2009	RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS	23,099	60 km
2005	UNNAMED	15,416	65 km
2006	RATLIFF CITY	12,435	68 km
2000	UNNAMED	9,943	70 km
2005	WEWOKA CREEK	9,921	87 km
2005	BEAR DEN	9,004	94 km
2006	BIA EMPIRE	7,544	87 km
2005	SHERWOOD	7,473	72 km
1988	UNNAMED	7,228	74 km
2012	NOBLE	7,037	19 km
2006	BIALOCO	6,843	84 km
2005	MISSION	6,735	64 km
2006	PRAGUE	6,431	90 km
2006	VELMA	6,364	65 km
2009	LINDSAY	6,195	30 km
1996	TURNPIKE MVD	5,912	69 km
2005	ANTIOCH	5,513	36 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	43°F (6°C)	1.9 in
March	52°F (11°C)	3.0 in
April	61°F (16°C)	3.4 in
May	69°F (21°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.2 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.6 in
September	74°F (23°C)	4.3 in
October	63°F (17°C)	3.7 in
November	50°F (10°C)	2.5 in
December	41°F (5°C)	1.7 in

Lexington has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.3").

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