Weather & Climate in Manchester, OK

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

Manchester enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 83°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 33.5 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,287 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	59.2°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,287 ft (392 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	646/sq mi
Coordinates	36.9945°N, 98.0351°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Alfalfa County County
Nearest Airport	Enid Woodring Regional (WDG) 45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"

12% below US avg

Snowfall 10.2"

Wettest Month (May) 4.25"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	40.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	69.4 / 100
Community Resilience	45.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

5,712 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	117 km	6 km
Feb 13, 2016	18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M5.1	82 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	83 km	4 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	91 km	6 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	96 km	5 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	27 km	8 km
Jan 19, 2020	2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.5	115 km	5 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	119 km	5 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	85 km	7 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	26 km	10 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	85 km	7 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	145 km	5 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	87 km	7 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	26 km	4 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	47 km	5 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	27 km	5 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	45 km	6 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	91 km	6 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	85 km	7 km
Mar 4, 2018	4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	63 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

760 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 133 fatalities, 1,228 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991	EF5	72 km	46.0 mi	17
Mar 13, 1990	EF5	86 km	48.0 mi	1
May 25, 1955	EF5	80 km	56.4 mi	80
May 25, 1955	EF5	74 km	28.4 mi	20
May 12, 2004	EF4	29 km	1.2 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF4	67 km	24.0 mi	6
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	79 km	25.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	76 km	66.0 mi	0
May 2, 1979	EF4	67 km	20.6 mi	1
Apr 17, 1976	EF4	45 km	19.5 mi	0
Jun 23, 1969	EF4	81 km	8.7 mi	0
Mar 16, 1965	EF4	44 km	82.7 mi	0
Apr 2, 1956	EF4	97 km	108.3 mi	2
May 6, 2015	EF3	100 km	16.5 mi	0
May 19, 2012	EF3	35 km	9.7 mi	0
May 19, 2012	EF3	44 km	9.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	87 km	13.2 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	28 km	18.1 mi	0
May 10, 2010	EF3	21 km	47.7 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	97 km	11.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ANDERSON CREEK FIRE (374,523 acres, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2016	ANDERSON CREEK FIRE	374,523	72 km
1996	UNNAMED	88,943	82 km
1994	UNNAMED	16,448	99 km
2008	LARKIN	8,397	87 km
2020	EWB	5,706	74 km
2009	CLEO	5,063	79 km
2008	BYRON	5,033	15 km
2007	SALT FORK DELTA	4,784	27 km
2008	LAKE CITY	4,643	77 km
2007	AETNA FIRE	4,579	82 km
2008	UNNAMED	4,566	82 km
2018	OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS	4,432	28 km
2020	YOLO RANCH FIRE	4,173	79 km
2011	TURKEY SPRINGS FIRE	4,138	84 km
2005	SALT FORK DELTA	3,980	28 km
2022	OKSLR-FY22-RX-WILDERNESS/FG	3,534	28 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,953	89 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,921	93 km
2018	RED HORSE	2,583	90 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,439	96 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	0.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	39°F (4°C)	1.1 in
March	48°F (9°C)	2.8 in
April	58°F (14°C)	2.8 in
May	67°F (20°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	3.9 in
July	83°F (28°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	3.1 in
September	72°F (22°C)	3.2 in
October	60°F (16°C)	2.4 in
November	46°F (8°C)	1.9 in
December	36°F (2°C)	1.1 in

Manchester has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 35°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.9").

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