Weather & Climate in Oklahoma City, OK

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

Oklahoma City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 315 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 31.9 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52. 47% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,207 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	62.8°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,207 ft (368 m)
Area	620.7 sq mi (1,607.6 km²)
Population Density	1,136/sq mi
Coordinates	35.4671°N, 97.5137°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Oklahoma County County
Nearest Airport	Will Rogers World (OKC) 7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"

16% below US avg

Snowfall 3.5"

Wettest Month (May) 5.43"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.26"

Air Quality

AQI Median	52.0
Rating	Moderate
Good Days %	47.0%
Unhealthy Days	11

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

4,995 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	119 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	68 km	3 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	84 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	92 km	6 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	133 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	19 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	58 km	5 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	34 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	46 km	6 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	135 km	5 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	138 km	6 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	91 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	18 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	24 km	7 km
Jan 1, 2016	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	24 km	6 km
Jun 21, 2020	9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	100 km	8 km
Feb 5, 2021	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	91 km	7 km
Jan 18, 1995	4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M4.2	77 km	5 km
Mar 5, 2018	5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	115 km	8 km
Mar 29, 2016	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.2	58 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

1,056 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 136 fatalities, 2,490 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 20, 2013	EF5	23 km	13.9 mi	24
May 24, 2011	EF5	70 km	63.1 mi	9
May 3, 1999	EF5	48 km	37.0 mi	36
May 5, 1960	EF5	57 km	71.8 mi	5
May 19, 2013	EF4	31 km	23.0 mi	2
May 24, 2011	EF4	68 km	23.1 mi	0
May 24, 2011	EF4	65 km	33.3 mi	1
May 10, 2010	EF4	33 km	22.3 mi	1
May 10, 2010	EF4	20 km	24.0 mi	2
May 8, 2003	EF4	15 km	17.3 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF4	65 km	15.0 mi	1
May 3, 1999	EF4	48 km	35.0 mi	2
May 22, 1981	EF4	79 km	16.7 mi	0
May 17, 1981	EF4	84 km	33.6 mi	0
Apr 30, 1978	EF4	25 km	9.3 mi	0
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	95 km	29.0 mi	14
May 24, 1973	EF4	42 km	13.3 mi	2
Oct 5, 1970	EF4	55 km	25.0 mi	4
Jun 10, 1967	EF4	82 km	0.1 mi	0
May 4, 1960	EF4	87 km	8.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY (8,186 acres, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2009	MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY	8,186	74 km
2005	SHERWOOD	7,473	99 km
2012	NOBLE	7,037	42 km
2005	MISSION	6,735	82 km
2006	PRAGUE	6,431	81 km
2012	GLENCOE	6,244	96 km
2009	LINDSAY	6,195	59 km
2006	SHAMROCK	6,177	100 km
2015	UNNAMED	5,975	78 km
2012	CUSHING	5,654	95 km
2005	ANTIOCH	5,513	87 km
2012	NINNEKAH	5,438	68 km
2006	CHANDLER	5,089	60 km
2006	1ST WEWOKA	4,335	96 km
2004	PINE TOP	3,382	97 km
1991	UNNAMED	3,326	53 km
2005	LITTLE RIVER 2	3,180	91 km
2014	GUTHRIE	3,014	41 km
2005	UNNAMED	2,752	90 km
2006	DANIELS	2,570	99 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	1.3 in	Driest
February	43°F (6°C)	1.5 in
March	52°F (11°C)	2.9 in
April	61°F (16°C)	3.1 in
May	69°F (21°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
June	78°F (25°C)	4.4 in
July	84°F (29°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	82°F (28°C)	2.6 in
September	74°F (23°C)	4.1 in
October	63°F (17°C)	3.4 in
November	49°F (10°C)	2.3 in
December	40°F (5°C)	1.8 in	Coldest

Oklahoma City has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.3").

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