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Weather & Climate in Mill Creek, OK

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

Mill Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°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 1,036 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,036 ft (316 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density653/sq mi
Coordinates34.4026°N, 96.8252°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJohnston County County
Nearest AirportAda Regional (ADT)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score25.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.2 / 100
Community Resilience23.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,109 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 126 km 3 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 143 km 8 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 46 km 5 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 145 km 6 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 142 km 5 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 150 km 7 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 82 km 5 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 144 km 6 km
Apr 16, 2013 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.2 144 km 7 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 91 km 5 km
Jun 18, 2014 7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.1 142 km 5 km
Feb 27, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M4.1 128 km 5 km
Aug 17, 2016 2 km SW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.0 144 km 6 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 81 km 5 km
Jul 15, 2014 3 km N of Harrah, Oklahoma M3.9 128 km 7 km
Jan 9, 2014 8 km SSE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.8 127 km 3 km
Feb 8, 2002 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma M3.8 145 km 5 km
Jan 15, 2010 3 km ENE of Jones, Oklahoma M3.8 136 km 8 km
Nov 5, 2013 8 km SSW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M3.8 143 km 5 km
May 10, 2012 9 km WNW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 123 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

721 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 67 fatalities, 762 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 5, 1960 EF5 98 km 71.8 mi 5
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 62 km 26.8 mi 1
May 9, 2016 EF4 52 km 8.9 mi 1
May 24, 2011 EF4 99 km 23.1 mi 0
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 90 km 37.0 mi 8
May 11, 1992 EF4 89 km 10.0 mi 0
Apr 19, 1972 EF4 67 km 28.2 mi 5
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 29 km 10.2 mi 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 61 km 8.0 mi 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 33 km 6.2 mi 7
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 72 km 67.5 mi 2
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 64 km 7.9 mi 3
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 48 km 5.2 mi 2
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 85 km 4.5 mi 5
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 75 km 27.9 mi 2
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 17 km 9.9 mi 1
Apr 19, 2023 EF3 96 km 0.6 mi 0
Apr 30, 2019 EF3 74 km 27.6 mi 2
May 9, 2016 EF3 91 km 13.8 mi 0
May 9, 2016 EF3 35 km 16.6 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LOCO-HEALDTON (56,584 acres, 2009).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2009 LOCO-HEALDTON 56,584 57 km
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 30 km
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 40 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 60 km
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 59 km
2011 UNNAMED 17,973 97 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 45 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 99 km
2006 RATLIFF CITY 12,435 59 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 89 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 77 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 32 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 91 km
2017 CHOCKIE FIRE 8,574 86 km
2005 PINE SPRINGS 7,709 96 km
2005 SHERWOOD 7,473 77 km
1988 UNNAMED 7,228 25 km
2012 NOBLE 7,037 93 km
2006 BIALOCO 6,843 78 km
2005 MISSION 6,735 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
March 53°F (11°C) 3.6 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
November 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in

Mill Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.5").

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