Weather & Climate in Mehan, OK

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

Mehan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°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 831 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	60.4°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	38°F (4°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	831 ft (253 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density	157/sq mi
Coordinates	36.0458°N, 96.9401°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Payne County County
Nearest Airport	Stillwater Regional (SWO) 11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.20"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	83.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	42.5 / 100
Community Resilience	46.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively High
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

5,960 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	42 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	59 km	3 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	60 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	58 km	6 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	118 km	8 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	63 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	57 km	5 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	148 km	4 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	128 km	10 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	98 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	42 km	6 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	56 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	59 km	6 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	99 km	6 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	127 km	5 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	65 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	59 km	7 km
Feb 5, 2015	8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma	M4.2	148 km	4 km
Feb 5, 2021	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	58 km	7 km
Mar 30, 2014	2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.2	63 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

976 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 161 fatalities, 2,232 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1960	EF5	85 km	71.8 mi	5
May 25, 1955	EF5	81 km	28.4 mi	20
May 25, 1955	EF5	95 km	56.4 mi	80
May 6, 2024	EF4	61 km	40.8 mi	2
May 19, 2013	EF4	94 km	23.0 mi	2
May 10, 2010	EF4	98 km	24.0 mi	2
May 8, 2003	EF4	96 km	17.3 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF4	69 km	35.0 mi	2
May 3, 1999	EF4	92 km	15.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	40 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	69 km	66.0 mi	0
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	41 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	31 km	22.0 mi	3
May 17, 1981	EF4	83 km	33.6 mi	0
Apr 30, 1978	EF4	90 km	9.3 mi	0
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	28 km	29.0 mi	14
Oct 5, 1970	EF4	80 km	25.0 mi	4
Apr 2, 1956	EF4	86 km	108.3 mi	2
May 1, 1954	EF4	82 km	59.2 mi	0
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	88 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: FREEDOM HILL (57,116 acres, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	FREEDOM HILL	57,116	49 km
2018	DRUMB	30,422	74 km
2021	CANDY CREEK	23,167	97 km
2014	RESERVE	19,016	64 km
2018	WEST 60	18,715	92 km
2014	SPIDER	14,587	73 km
2014	UNNAMED	14,119	100 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	95 km
2023	NORTH DRUM	11,618	77 km
2023	ZINK	11,332	76 km
2017	MILSAP	10,879	65 km
2011	GREYHORSE	10,411	58 km
2011	UNNAMED	10,205	55 km
2015	Z BAR 7	10,170	96 km
2016	MAKER	9,940	71 km
2022	FRAZIER	9,706	67 km
2024	BOWMAN	9,422	60 km
2022	BUG CREEK	9,106	62 km
2005	BEAR DEN	9,004	95 km
2003	WOOLAROC	8,859	96 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (4°C)	1.2 in	Coldest, Driest
February	41°F (5°C)	1.7 in
March	50°F (10°C)	3.2 in
April	60°F (16°C)	3.3 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.1 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.9 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.3 in
October	62°F (16°C)	3.0 in
November	48°F (9°C)	2.6 in
December	39°F (4°C)	1.6 in

Mehan has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.2").

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