Weather & Climate in Newcastle, OK

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

Newcastle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°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 36.3 inches. The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,195 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	61.4°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,195 ft (364 m)
Area	60.1 sq mi (155.6 km²)
Population Density	204/sq mi
Coordinates	35.2424°N, 97.5953°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Cleveland County County
Nearest Airport	Will Rogers World (OKC) 10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"

4% below US avg

Snowfall 6.2"

Wettest Month (May) 5.20"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.26"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	91.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	26.6 / 100
Community Resilience	55.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

4,310 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	145 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	82 km	3 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	117 km	6 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	109 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	45 km	8 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	124 km	5 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	83 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	67 km	6 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	60 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	116 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	43 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	50 km	7 km
Mar 4, 2018	4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	138 km	8 km
Mar 30, 2014	2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.2	99 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2014	6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma	M4.2	78 km	5 km
Jul 17, 2016	5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	116 km	5 km
Jan 1, 2016	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	50 km	6 km
Mar 29, 2016	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.2	83 km	5 km
Mar 5, 2018	5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	139 km	8 km
Feb 5, 2021	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	117 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

1,075 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 130 fatalities, 2,413 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 20, 2013	EF5	6 km	13.9 mi	24
May 24, 2011	EF5	67 km	63.1 mi	9
May 3, 1999	EF5	26 km	37.0 mi	36
May 5, 1960	EF5	61 km	71.8 mi	5
May 9, 2016	EF4	79 km	8.9 mi	1
May 19, 2013	EF4	27 km	23.0 mi	2
May 24, 2011	EF4	42 km	23.1 mi	0
May 24, 2011	EF4	42 km	33.3 mi	1
May 10, 2010	EF4	10 km	24.0 mi	2
May 10, 2010	EF4	17 km	22.3 mi	1
May 8, 2003	EF4	11 km	17.3 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF4	83 km	15.0 mi	1
May 3, 1999	EF4	71 km	35.0 mi	2
May 22, 1981	EF4	71 km	16.7 mi	0
May 17, 1981	EF4	91 km	33.6 mi	0
Apr 30, 1978	EF4	40 km	9.3 mi	0
Apr 17, 1976	EF4	93 km	32.9 mi	0
May 24, 1973	EF4	38 km	13.3 mi	2
Apr 19, 1972	EF4	96 km	28.2 mi	5
Oct 5, 1970	EF4	61 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: WINDMILL (28,410 acres, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2021	WINDMILL	28,410	98 km
2009	RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS	23,099	84 km
2005	UNNAMED	15,416	93 km
2006	RATLIFF CITY	12,435	93 km
2009	MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY	8,186	100 km
2006	BIA EMPIRE	7,544	95 km
2005	SHERWOOD	7,473	98 km
2012	NOBLE	7,037	34 km
2005	MISSION	6,735	85 km
2006	PRAGUE	6,431	95 km
2006	VELMA	6,364	82 km
2009	LINDSAY	6,195	33 km
2005	ANTIOCH	5,513	65 km
2012	NINNEKAH	5,438	43 km
2006	CHANDLER	5,089	77 km
2008	ARBUCKLE MOUNTAINS	4,411	90 km
2006	1ST WEWOKA	4,335	97 km
2022	58 FIRE	4,148	94 km
2005	KIMBALL RANCH	4,103	99 km
2022	ARBUCKLE	3,816	97 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	43°F (6°C)	1.7 in
March	51°F (11°C)	2.8 in
April	61°F (16°C)	3.1 in
May	69°F (21°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.2 in
July	83°F (28°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.6 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.1 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.4 in
November	49°F (10°C)	2.3 in
December	40°F (5°C)	1.7 in

Newcastle has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.3").

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