Weather & Climate in Milfay, OK

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

Milfay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°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 820 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	60.7°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	820 ft (250 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density	113/sq mi
Coordinates	35.7510°N, 96.5592°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Creek County County
Nearest Airport	Shawnee Regional (SNL) 35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.51"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	83.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	55.6 / 100
Community Resilience	41.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

4,620 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	82 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	30 km	3 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	105 km	6 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	105 km	5 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	95 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	76 km	8 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	122 km	5 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	82 km	5 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	145 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	48 km	6 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	146 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	78 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	105 km	6 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	76 km	7 km
Jan 18, 1995	4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M4.2	144 km	5 km
Jun 21, 2020	9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	99 km	8 km
Jan 1, 2016	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	77 km	6 km
Aug 3, 2017	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	77 km	5 km
Mar 29, 2016	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.2	96 km	5 km
Mar 5, 2018	5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	134 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

961 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 84 fatalities, 1,913 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1960	EF5	62 km	71.8 mi	5
May 6, 2024	EF4	67 km	40.8 mi	2
May 19, 2013	EF4	87 km	23.0 mi	2
May 10, 2010	EF4	100 km	24.0 mi	2
May 8, 2003	EF4	100 km	17.3 mi	0
Apr 24, 1993	EF4	79 km	5.5 mi	7
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	47 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	23 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	37 km	22.0 mi	3
May 17, 1981	EF4	45 km	33.6 mi	0
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	24 km	29.0 mi	14
Oct 5, 1970	EF4	58 km	25.0 mi	4
May 4, 1960	EF4	92 km	8.0 mi	0
May 1, 1954	EF4	83 km	59.2 mi	0
Apr 28, 1950	EF4	76 km	4.5 mi	5
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	90 km	2.4 mi	0
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	73 km	25.1 mi	0
May 25, 2024	EF3	95 km	23.9 mi	2
Apr 27, 2024	EF3	84 km	27.9 mi	2
Apr 19, 2023	EF3	77 km	0.6 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	36 km
2018	DRUMB	30,422	83 km
2004	UNNAMED	27,091	83 km
2011	HOG TRAP	22,895	80 km
2009	BURNT TRUST	22,578	84 km
2014	RESERVE	19,016	84 km
1991	UNNAMED	16,700	87 km
2005	CABINESS	14,646	95 km
2014	SPIDER	14,587	92 km
2004	UNNAMED	14,138	79 km
2014	UNNAMED	14,119	97 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	48 km
2023	NORTH DRUM	11,618	84 km
2011	UNNAMED	11,348	92 km
2023	ZINK	11,332	72 km
2017	MILSAP	10,879	68 km
2011	GREYHORSE	10,411	82 km
2011	UNNAMED	10,205	39 km
2016	MAKER	9,940	68 km
2005	WEWOKA CREEK	9,921	70 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	1.2 in	Coldest, Driest
February	42°F (6°C)	1.9 in
March	51°F (11°C)	3.0 in
April	61°F (16°C)	3.3 in
May	69°F (20°C)	5.5 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.2 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.6 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.4 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.4 in
November	50°F (10°C)	2.8 in
December	40°F (5°C)	1.9 in

Milfay has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.2").

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