Weather & Climate in Lovell, OK

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

Lovell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°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 1,024 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	59.6°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,024 ft (312 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density	464/sq mi
Coordinates	36.0560°N, 97.6365°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Garfield County County
Nearest Airport	Guthrie/Edmond Regional (GOK) 19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.04"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	82.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	49.6 / 100
Community Resilience	41.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

7,090 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	76 km	6 km
Feb 13, 2016	18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M5.1	108 km	8 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	98 km	3 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	109 km	4 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	19 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	28 km	6 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	55 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	10 km	5 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	90 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	110 km	7 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	64 km	6 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	109 km	7 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	104 km	4 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	69 km	5 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	35 km	5 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	87 km	10 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	110 km	7 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	86 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	72 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

983 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 104 fatalities, 1,825 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 20, 2013	EF5	86 km	13.9 mi	24
May 24, 2011	EF5	90 km	63.1 mi	9
May 25, 1955	EF5	80 km	28.4 mi	20
May 19, 2013	EF4	94 km	23.0 mi	2
May 10, 2010	EF4	86 km	24.0 mi	2
May 10, 2010	EF4	99 km	22.3 mi	1
May 8, 2003	EF4	81 km	17.3 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF4	32 km	15.0 mi	1
May 3, 1999	EF4	20 km	35.0 mi	2
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	42 km	66.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	93 km	22.0 mi	3
May 2, 1979	EF4	78 km	20.6 mi	1
Apr 30, 1978	EF4	54 km	9.3 mi	0
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	90 km	29.0 mi	14
May 24, 1973	EF4	79 km	13.3 mi	2
Jun 10, 1967	EF4	65 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 16, 1965	EF4	73 km	82.7 mi	0
May 1, 1954	EF4	77 km	59.2 mi	0
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	81 km	25.1 mi	0
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	79 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: 720 FIRE (8,761 acres, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2022	720 FIRE	8,761	72 km
2009	MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY	8,186	29 km
2012	GLENCOE	6,244	64 km
2006	SHAMROCK	6,177	96 km
2015	UNNAMED	5,975	36 km
2012	CUSHING	5,654	90 km
2006	CHANDLER	5,089	86 km
2009	CLEO	5,063	91 km
2007	SALT FORK DELTA	4,784	98 km
2018	OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS	4,432	97 km
2016	BENDER	4,385	83 km
2022	SOUTH SOONER LAKE	4,324	67 km
2020	YOLO RANCH FIRE	4,173	72 km
2005	SALT FORK DELTA	3,980	97 km
2022	OKSLR-FY22-RX-WILDERNESS/FG	3,534	96 km
2012	PAWNEE FIRE	3,450	80 km
2014	GUTHRIE	3,014	34 km
2012	LAGOON CREEK	2,563	91 km
2006	STRONG	2,509	83 km
2006	CASHION COMPLEX	2,482	19 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	1.1 in	Coldest, Driest
February	41°F (5°C)	1.5 in
March	50°F (10°C)	2.8 in
April	59°F (15°C)	3.3 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.2 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	82°F (28°C)	2.9 in
September	73°F (23°C)	3.7 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.0 in
November	48°F (9°C)	2.4 in
December	39°F (4°C)	1.6 in

Lovell has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 37°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.1").

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