Weather & Climate in Morrison, OK

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

Morrison enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 317 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 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 938 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	59.4°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	938 ft (286 m)
Area	1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density	526/sq mi
Coordinates	36.2917°N, 97.0348°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Noble County County
Nearest Airport	Stillwater Regional (SWO) 9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"

4% below US avg

Wettest Month (May) 5.12"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	44.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	86.6 / 100
Community Resilience	56.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

6,246 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	18 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	88 km	3 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	49 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	43 km	6 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	92 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	59 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	82 km	8 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	68 km	6 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	70 km	5 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	73 km	5 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	106 km	10 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	125 km	4 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	74 km	6 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	44 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	84 km	5 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	104 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	77 km	7 km
Mar 30, 2014	2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.2	56 km	5 km
Mar 5, 2018	5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	67 km	8 km
Feb 19, 2021	6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma	M4.2	121 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

817 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 139 fatalities, 1,438 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 25, 1955	EF5	66 km	56.4 mi	80
May 25, 1955	EF5	52 km	28.4 mi	20
May 6, 2024	EF4	61 km	40.8 mi	2
May 3, 1999	EF4	74 km	35.0 mi	2
May 3, 1999	EF4	92 km	15.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	87 km	25.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	49 km	66.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	48 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	61 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	46 km	22.0 mi	3
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	51 km	29.0 mi	14
Apr 2, 1956	EF4	59 km	108.3 mi	2
May 19, 2013	EF3	69 km	20.8 mi	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	65 km	7.5 mi	0
May 9, 2003	EF3	92 km	17.8 mi	0
May 8, 2003	EF3	43 km	45.0 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF3	66 km	13.0 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF3	74 km	16.0 mi	0
May 24, 1998	EF3	61 km	5.3 mi	0
Jun 8, 1993	EF3	60 km	11.5 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	63 km
2014	UNNAMED	36,112	92 km
2014	UNNAMED	32,901	96 km
2018	DRUMB	30,422	69 km
2021	CANDY CREEK	23,167	92 km
2015	UNNAMED	20,347	95 km
2014	RESERVE	19,016	52 km
2018	WEST 60	18,715	74 km
2023	HWY 123	14,980	97 km
2014	SPIDER	14,587	61 km
2014	UNNAMED	14,119	97 km
2023	NORTH DRUM	11,618	71 km
2023	ZINK	11,332	78 km
2017	MILSAP	10,879	65 km
2021	HUGHES	10,477	95 km
2011	GREYHORSE	10,411	45 km
2011	UNNAMED	10,205	69 km
2015	Z BAR 7	10,170	86 km
2016	MUSTANG	10,060	100 km
2016	MAKER	9,940	74 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	1.1 in	Coldest, Driest
February	41°F (5°C)	1.6 in
March	50°F (10°C)	3.0 in
April	60°F (15°C)	3.4 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.1 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.1 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.9 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	3.1 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.4 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.0 in
November	48°F (9°C)	2.5 in
December	39°F (4°C)	1.7 in

Morrison has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 37°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.1").

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