Weather & Climate in Meridian, OK

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

Meridian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°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 38.2 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,034 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	59.7°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,034 ft (315 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density	95/sq mi
Coordinates	35.8442°N, 97.2456°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Logan County County
Nearest Airport	Guthrie/Edmond Regional (GOK) 10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.2"

1% above US avg

Snowfall 7.1"

Wettest Month (May) 5.35"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	74.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	32.4 / 100
Community Resilience	64.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6,089 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	71 km	6 km
Feb 13, 2016	18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M5.1	150 km	8 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	56 km	3 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	55 km	6 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	51 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	29 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	34 km	5 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	122 km	8 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	126 km	10 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	143 km	4 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	23 km	6 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	101 km	5 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	22 km	5 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	31 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	55 km	6 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	103 km	6 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	124 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	24 km	7 km
Mar 5, 2018	5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	84 km	8 km
Feb 19, 2021	6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma	M4.2	146 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

1,038 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 154 fatalities, 2,629 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 20, 2013	EF5	71 km	13.9 mi	24
May 3, 1999	EF5	96 km	37.0 mi	36
May 5, 1960	EF5	69 km	71.8 mi	5
May 25, 1955	EF5	97 km	28.4 mi	20
May 6, 2024	EF4	97 km	40.8 mi	2
May 19, 2013	EF4	66 km	23.0 mi	2
May 10, 2010	EF4	66 km	24.0 mi	2
May 10, 2010	EF4	76 km	22.3 mi	1
May 8, 2003	EF4	63 km	17.3 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF4	64 km	15.0 mi	1
May 3, 1999	EF4	39 km	35.0 mi	2
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	71 km	66.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	75 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	68 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	64 km	22.0 mi	3
May 17, 1981	EF4	80 km	33.6 mi	0
Apr 30, 1978	EF4	54 km	9.3 mi	0
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	55 km	29.0 mi	14
May 24, 1973	EF4	82 km	13.3 mi	2
Oct 5, 1970	EF4	64 km	25.0 mi	4

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	80 km
2014	RESERVE	19,016	98 km
2017	MILSAP	10,879	100 km
2011	GREYHORSE	10,411	92 km
2011	UNNAMED	10,205	85 km
2024	BOWMAN	9,422	93 km
2022	BUG CREEK	9,106	97 km
2005	BEAR DEN	9,004	98 km
2009	MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY	8,186	30 km
2024	ZINK	7,434	99 km
2012	NOBLE	7,037	76 km
2018	EAST BUFORD	7,028	96 km
2005	MISSION	6,735	89 km
2006	PRAGUE	6,431	62 km
2017	SPOCOGEE	6,318	86 km
2012	GLENCOE	6,244	48 km
2006	SHAMROCK	6,177	61 km
2012	UNNAMED	5,978	90 km
2015	UNNAMED	5,975	33 km
2015	GREENWOOD	5,774	87 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	1.2 in	Coldest, Driest
February	42°F (5°C)	1.7 in
March	51°F (10°C)	3.2 in
April	60°F (16°C)	3.4 in
May	69°F (20°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.3 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.7 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.1 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.3 in
November	49°F (9°C)	2.6 in
December	39°F (4°C)	1.9 in

Meridian has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 37°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.2").

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