Weather & Climate in Midwest City, OK

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

Midwest City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°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 1,224 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	61.2°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,224 ft (373 m)
Area	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²)
Population Density	2,384/sq mi
Coordinates	35.4588°N, 97.3746°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Oklahoma County County
Nearest Airport	Will Rogers World (OKC) 14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.39"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.26"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	97.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	49.1 / 100
Community Resilience	39.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

4,872 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	115 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	56 km	3 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	86 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	93 km	6 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	123 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	17 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	62 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	36 km	6 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	138 km	5 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	36 km	5 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	141 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	15 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	93 km	6 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	23 km	7 km
Mar 4, 2018	4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	118 km	8 km
Feb 5, 2021	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	93 km	7 km
Jan 1, 2016	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	24 km	6 km
Mar 5, 2018	5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	119 km	8 km
Aug 3, 2017	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	24 km	5 km
Jun 21, 2020	9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	100 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

1,070 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 148 fatalities, 2,681 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 20, 2013	EF5	30 km	13.9 mi	24
May 24, 2011	EF5	83 km	63.1 mi	9
May 3, 1999	EF5	57 km	37.0 mi	36
May 5, 1960	EF5	45 km	71.8 mi	5
May 19, 2013	EF4	24 km	23.0 mi	2
May 24, 2011	EF4	72 km	23.1 mi	0
May 24, 2011	EF4	73 km	33.3 mi	1
May 10, 2010	EF4	22 km	24.0 mi	2
May 10, 2010	EF4	31 km	22.3 mi	1
May 8, 2003	EF4	20 km	17.3 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF4	54 km	35.0 mi	2
May 3, 1999	EF4	74 km	15.0 mi	1
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	96 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	98 km	22.0 mi	3
May 22, 1981	EF4	92 km	16.7 mi	0
May 17, 1981	EF4	71 km	33.6 mi	0
Apr 30, 1978	EF4	37 km	9.3 mi	0
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	85 km	29.0 mi	14
May 24, 1973	EF4	54 km	13.3 mi	2
Oct 5, 1970	EF4	43 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: WEWOKA CREEK (9,921 acres, 2005).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2005	WEWOKA CREEK	9,921	97 km
2005	BEAR DEN	9,004	92 km
2009	MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY	8,186	73 km
2005	SHERWOOD	7,473	88 km
2012	NOBLE	7,037	35 km
2005	MISSION	6,735	70 km
2006	PRAGUE	6,431	69 km
2012	GLENCOE	6,244	91 km
2009	LINDSAY	6,195	62 km
2006	SHAMROCK	6,177	90 km
2015	UNNAMED	5,975	76 km
2012	CUSHING	5,654	85 km
2005	ANTIOCH	5,513	85 km
2012	NINNEKAH	5,438	75 km
2012	UNNAMED	5,392	91 km
2006	CHANDLER	5,089	48 km
2006	1ST WEWOKA	4,335	84 km
2004	PINE TOP	3,382	84 km
1991	UNNAMED	3,326	47 km
2005	LITTLE RIVER 2	3,180	80 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	1.3 in	Coldest, Driest
February	42°F (6°C)	1.7 in
March	51°F (11°C)	3.0 in
April	61°F (16°C)	3.2 in
May	69°F (21°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.4 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.6 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.1 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.5 in
November	49°F (10°C)	2.5 in
December	40°F (5°C)	1.8 in

Midwest City has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.3").

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