Weather & Climate in Marlow, OK

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

Marlow enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°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 37.1 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,292 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	61.9°F
	15% above US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,292 ft (394 m)
Area	7.1 sq mi (18.4 km²)
Population Density	627/sq mi
Coordinates	34.6311°N, 97.9567°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Stephens County County
Nearest Airport	Lawton-Fort Sill Regional (LAW) 27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.1"

2% below US avg

Snowfall 2.8"

Wettest Month (May) 5.20"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	65.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	52.8 / 100
Community Resilience	27.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

1,619 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	148 km	3 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	120 km	8 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	139 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	141 km	6 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	135 km	5 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	119 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	126 km	7 km
Apr 16, 2013	3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma	M4.2	140 km	7 km
Apr 7, 2016	1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma	M4.2	135 km	6 km
Jan 1, 2016	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	126 km	6 km
Aug 3, 2017	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	126 km	5 km
Jan 18, 1995	4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M4.2	37 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.1	126 km	7 km
Jun 18, 2014	7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.1	119 km	5 km
Jun 20, 2015	9 km NW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.0	134 km	3 km
Apr 10, 2014	12 km SE of Cedar Valley, Oklahoma	M4.0	134 km	7 km
Aug 17, 2016	2 km SW of Wellston, Oklahoma	M4.0	141 km	6 km
Apr 8, 2015	6 km S of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.0	141 km	2 km
Jul 12, 2014	7 km WNW of Meridian, Oklahoma	M4.0	149 km	4 km
Jul 25, 2019	13 km W of Kingfisher, Oklahoma	M3.9	135 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

945 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 137 fatalities, 2,107 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 20, 2013	EF5	79 km	13.9 mi	24
May 24, 2011	EF5	95 km	63.1 mi	9
May 3, 1999	EF5	56 km	37.0 mi	36
Apr 3, 1964	EF5	95 km	4.7 mi	7
May 9, 2016	EF4	56 km	8.9 mi	1
May 19, 2013	EF4	92 km	23.0 mi	2
May 24, 2011	EF4	35 km	23.1 mi	0
May 24, 2011	EF4	42 km	33.3 mi	1
May 10, 2010	EF4	84 km	24.0 mi	2
May 10, 2010	EF4	78 km	22.3 mi	1
Feb 10, 2009	EF4	84 km	37.0 mi	8
May 8, 2003	EF4	87 km	17.3 mi	0
May 22, 1981	EF4	85 km	16.7 mi	0
Apr 17, 1976	EF4	58 km	32.9 mi	0
May 24, 1973	EF4	86 km	13.3 mi	2
Apr 19, 1972	EF4	47 km	28.2 mi	5
May 26, 1962	EF4	70 km	10.1 mi	0
Sep 14, 1957	EF4	74 km	67.5 mi	2
May 24, 1957	EF4	64 km	21.6 mi	4
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	94 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: LOCO-HEALDTON (56,584 acres, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2009	LOCO-HEALDTON	56,584	59 km
2011	FERGUSON	41,429	69 km
1991	ARBUCKLE	29,823	79 km
2021	WINDMILL	28,410	69 km
2012	TOWNLEY ROAD	24,139	79 km
2009	RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS	23,099	48 km
2009	BRUSHY MOUNTAIN	18,412	87 km
1996	WESTSIDE	16,723	78 km
2006	RINGGOLD	16,382	91 km
2005	UNNAMED	15,416	63 km
2006	RATLIFF CITY	12,435	51 km
2024	RUSH	12,239	63 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,392	50 km
2000	UNNAMED	9,943	76 km
2022	62 FIRE	9,804	85 km
1993	CRATER CREEK	8,963	57 km
2000	CRATERLK-L	8,876	59 km
1994	MT SCOTT	8,005	57 km
2000	UNNAMED	7,962	49 km
2006	BIA EMPIRE	7,544	20 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	1.1 in	Coldest, Driest
February	44°F (7°C)	1.6 in
March	52°F (11°C)	2.5 in
April	61°F (16°C)	2.8 in
May	69°F (21°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.1 in
July	83°F (28°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	82°F (28°C)	2.5 in
September	74°F (23°C)	4.1 in
October	63°F (17°C)	3.5 in
November	51°F (10°C)	2.1 in
December	42°F (5°C)	1.6 in

Marlow has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.1").

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