Weather & Climate in Luther, OK

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

Luther enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°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 901 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	60.9°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	901 ft (275 m)
Area	15.3 sq mi (39.5 km²)
Population Density	92/sq mi
Coordinates	35.6682°N, 97.1905°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Oklahoma County County
Nearest Airport	Guthrie/Edmond Regional (GOK) 18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.43"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	97.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	49.1 / 100
Community Resilience	39.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

5,541 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	87 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	41 km	3 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	75 km	6 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	70 km	5 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	50 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	19 km	8 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	132 km	5 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	142 km	8 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	28 km	5 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	145 km	10 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	121 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	9 km	6 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	75 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	20 km	5 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	143 km	5 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	123 km	6 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	19 km	7 km
Jan 1, 2016	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	20 km	6 km
Jan 18, 1995	4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M4.2	106 km	5 km
Mar 29, 2016	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.2	50 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

1,032 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 138 fatalities, 2,364 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 20, 2013	EF5	58 km	13.9 mi	24
May 3, 1999	EF5	85 km	37.0 mi	36
May 5, 1960	EF5	49 km	71.8 mi	5
May 19, 2013	EF4	47 km	23.0 mi	2
May 10, 2010	EF4	58 km	22.3 mi	1
May 10, 2010	EF4	51 km	24.0 mi	2
May 8, 2003	EF4	49 km	17.3 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF4	50 km	35.0 mi	2
May 3, 1999	EF4	74 km	15.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	82 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	91 km	66.0 mi	0
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	70 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	70 km	22.0 mi	3
May 17, 1981	EF4	64 km	33.6 mi	0
Apr 30, 1978	EF4	52 km	9.3 mi	0
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	58 km	29.0 mi	14
May 24, 1973	EF4	77 km	13.3 mi	2
Oct 5, 1970	EF4	44 km	25.0 mi	4
May 4, 1960	EF4	87 km	8.0 mi	0
Sep 14, 1957	EF4	80 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: FREEDOM HILL (57,116 acres, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	FREEDOM HILL	57,116	83 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	100 km
2011	UNNAMED	10,205	88 km
2005	WEWOKA CREEK	9,921	94 km
2005	BEAR DEN	9,004	83 km
2005	DRIPPING SPRING	8,510	95 km
2009	MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY	8,186	51 km
2005	SHERWOOD	7,473	90 km
2012	NOBLE	7,037	56 km
2005	MISSION	6,735	71 km
2006	PRAGUE	6,431	51 km
2017	SPOCOGEE	6,318	90 km
2012	GLENCOE	6,244	63 km
2009	LINDSAY	6,195	90 km
2006	SHAMROCK	6,177	63 km
2012	UNNAMED	5,978	92 km
2015	UNNAMED	5,975	52 km
2015	GREENWOOD	5,774	90 km
2012	CUSHING	5,654	58 km
2012	UNNAMED	5,392	66 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	1.2 in	Coldest, Driest
February	42°F (6°C)	1.8 in
March	51°F (10°C)	3.2 in
April	60°F (16°C)	3.3 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.4 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.5 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.1 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.4 in
November	49°F (9°C)	2.7 in
December	40°F (4°C)	1.9 in

Luther has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.2").

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