Weather & Climate in Lima, OK

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

Lima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 310 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 43.2 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 891 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	61.2°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	891 ft (272 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density	91/sq mi
Coordinates	35.1737°N, 96.5981°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Seminole County County
Nearest Airport	Shawnee Regional (SNL) 23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"

14% above US avg

Snowfall 4.4"

Wettest Month (May) 5.35"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	57.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	80.6 / 100
Community Resilience	9.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

3,754 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	142 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	43 km	3 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	149 km	6 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	146 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	86 km	8 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	59 km	5 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	126 km	5 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	103 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	72 km	6 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	149 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	86 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	91 km	7 km
Jan 1, 2016	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	92 km	6 km
Apr 7, 2014	6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma	M4.2	101 km	5 km
Jan 27, 2015	3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	135 km	3 km
Feb 5, 2021	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	149 km	7 km
Mar 30, 2014	2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.2	141 km	5 km
Aug 3, 2017	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	92 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2016	1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma	M4.2	75 km	6 km
Apr 19, 2015	6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma	M4.2	109 km	3 km

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

Tornado History

959 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 106 fatalities, 1,715 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 20, 2013	EF5	94 km	13.9 mi	24
May 5, 1960	EF5	32 km	71.8 mi	5
May 9, 2016	EF4	97 km	8.9 mi	1
May 19, 2013	EF4	64 km	23.0 mi	2
May 10, 2010	EF4	75 km	22.3 mi	1
May 10, 2010	EF4	83 km	24.0 mi	2
May 8, 2003	EF4	86 km	17.3 mi	0
May 11, 1992	EF4	76 km	10.0 mi	0
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	87 km	27.0 mi	1
May 17, 1981	EF4	20 km	33.6 mi	0
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	86 km	29.0 mi	14
Oct 5, 1970	EF4	35 km	25.0 mi	4
Apr 27, 1966	EF4	95 km	10.2 mi	0
May 4, 1960	EF4	31 km	8.0 mi	0
May 9, 1959	EF4	62 km	6.2 mi	7
Sep 14, 1957	EF4	64 km	67.5 mi	2
May 1, 1954	EF4	74 km	59.2 mi	0
Apr 28, 1950	EF4	21 km	4.5 mi	5
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	79 km	2.4 mi	0
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	64 km	25.1 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	99 km
2004	UNNAMED	27,091	49 km
2011	HOG TRAP	22,895	42 km
2009	BURNT TRUST	22,578	58 km
2011	UNNAMED	17,973	97 km
1991	UNNAMED	16,700	54 km
2005	CABINESS	14,646	54 km
2004	UNNAMED	14,138	71 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	61 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,163	96 km
2011	UNNAMED	11,348	53 km
2011	UNNAMED	10,205	100 km
2005	WEWOKA CREEK	9,921	20 km
1996	UNNAMED	9,481	56 km
1996	UNNAMED	9,165	45 km
2005	PROCTOR	9,044	55 km
2005	BEAR DEN	9,004	27 km
2017	CHOCKIE FIRE	8,574	87 km
2005	DRIPPING SPRING	8,510	63 km
1991	UNNAMED	7,716	43 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	1.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	43°F (6°C)	2.0 in
March	52°F (11°C)	3.3 in
April	61°F (16°C)	3.8 in
May	69°F (20°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.3 in
July	83°F (28°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.6 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.5 in
October	62°F (17°C)	4.0 in
November	50°F (10°C)	3.0 in
December	41°F (5°C)	2.0 in

Lima has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 39°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.5").

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