Weather & Climate in Medford, OK

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

Medford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 35°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 1,086 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	58.7°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,086 ft (331 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density	654/sq mi
Coordinates	36.8018°N, 97.7371°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Grant County County
Nearest Airport	Enid Woodring Regional (WDG) 30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.57"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	27.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	67.8 / 100
Community Resilience	60.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Very 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

6,732 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	83 km	6 km
Feb 13, 2016	18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M5.1	93 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	95 km	4 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	67 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	60 km	6 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	137 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	92 km	5 km
Jan 19, 2020	2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.5	138 km	5 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	7 km	8 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	15 km	5 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	96 km	7 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	47 km	4 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	96 km	7 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	99 km	7 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	117 km	5 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	29 km	10 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	137 km	6 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	28 km	5 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	138 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	61 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

775 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 129 fatalities, 1,203 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991	EF5	78 km	46.0 mi	17
May 25, 1955	EF5	42 km	28.4 mi	20
May 25, 1955	EF5	53 km	56.4 mi	80
May 12, 2004	EF4	54 km	1.2 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF4	99 km	15.0 mi	1
May 3, 1999	EF4	65 km	24.0 mi	6
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	60 km	25.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	45 km	66.0 mi	0
May 2, 1979	EF4	67 km	20.6 mi	1
Apr 17, 1976	EF4	77 km	19.5 mi	0
Jun 23, 1969	EF4	95 km	8.7 mi	0
Mar 16, 1965	EF4	39 km	82.7 mi	0
Apr 2, 1956	EF4	68 km	108.3 mi	2
May 19, 2012	EF3	76 km	9.7 mi	0
May 19, 2012	EF3	67 km	9.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	90 km	13.2 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	40 km	18.1 mi	0
May 10, 2010	EF3	26 km	47.7 mi	0
Jun 12, 2004	EF3	87 km	4.0 mi	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	64 km	2.5 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY (8,186 acres, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2009	MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY	8,186	85 km
2012	GLENCOE	6,244	98 km
2015	UNNAMED	5,975	86 km
2009	CLEO	5,063	84 km
2008	BYRON	5,033	35 km
2007	SALT FORK DELTA	4,784	43 km
2018	OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS	4,432	43 km
2016	BENDER	4,385	81 km
2022	SOUTH SOONER LAKE	4,324	79 km
2020	YOLO RANCH FIRE	4,173	77 km
2005	SALT FORK DELTA	3,980	43 km
2022	OKSLR-FY22-RX-WILDERNESS/FG	3,534	42 km
2012	PAWNEE FIRE	3,450	88 km
2018	WINDMILL	2,808	100 km
1994	UNNAMED	2,795	91 km
1994	UNNAMED	2,784	99 km
2000	WILD CREEK	2,697	88 km
2023	OKSLR-FY23-RX-WILDERNESS-UNIT	2,322	42 km
2024	RX OKSLR-FY24-HFR-RX-UNIT J	2,320	43 km
2022	OK SLR-FY22-RX-UNIT J	2,164	43 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	1.0 in	Coldest, Driest
February	39°F (4°C)	1.3 in
March	48°F (9°C)	2.8 in
April	58°F (14°C)	3.1 in
May	68°F (20°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.0 in
July	82°F (28°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	82°F (28°C)	3.1 in
September	73°F (23°C)	3.5 in
October	61°F (16°C)	2.8 in
November	47°F (8°C)	2.2 in
December	37°F (3°C)	1.3 in

Medford has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 35°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.0").

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