Weather & Climate in Peckham, OK

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

Peckham enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 35°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 38.8 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,110 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	58.4°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	35°F (1°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,110 ft (338 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density	206/sq mi
Coordinates	36.8867°N, 97.1781°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Kay County County
Nearest Airport	Ponca City Regional (PNC) 12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.8"

2% above US avg

Snowfall 7.9"

Wettest Month (May) 4.49"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	79.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	67.4 / 100
Community Resilience	47.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

6,212 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	56 km	6 km
Feb 13, 2016	18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M5.1	144 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	145 km	4 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	82 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	73 km	6 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	55 km	8 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	144 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	106 km	5 km
Jan 19, 2020	2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.5	145 km	5 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	146 km	7 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	80 km	10 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	134 km	6 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	96 km	4 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	149 km	7 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	53 km	5 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	127 km	5 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	146 km	7 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	74 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	145 km	5 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	79 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

774 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 131 fatalities, 1,299 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991	EF5	70 km	46.0 mi	17
May 25, 1955	EF5	3 km	56.4 mi	80
May 25, 1955	EF5	21 km	28.4 mi	20
May 6, 2024	EF4	96 km	40.8 mi	2
May 12, 2004	EF4	82 km	1.2 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF4	52 km	24.0 mi	6
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	61 km	66.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	99 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	21 km	25.0 mi	1
Jun 23, 1969	EF4	95 km	8.7 mi	0
Mar 16, 1965	EF4	88 km	82.7 mi	0
Apr 2, 1956	EF4	20 km	108.3 mi	2
Apr 29, 2022	EF3	82 km	12.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	75 km	13.2 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	63 km	18.1 mi	0
May 10, 2010	EF3	76 km	47.7 mi	0
Jun 12, 2004	EF3	65 km	4.0 mi	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	66 km	2.5 mi	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	67 km	2.5 mi	0
May 8, 2003	EF3	53 km	45.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (36,112 acres, 2014).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2014	UNNAMED	36,112	100 km
2014	UNNAMED	32,901	88 km
2018	DRUMB	30,422	91 km
2015	UNNAMED	20,347	71 km
2004	UNNAMED	19,648	97 km
2014	RESERVE	19,016	72 km
2018	WEST 60	18,715	63 km
2014	UNNAMED	17,075	98 km
2014	SPIDER	14,587	74 km
2016	FERGUSON RANCH	13,625	89 km
2023	NORTH DRUM	11,618	93 km
2017	MILSAP	10,879	99 km
2011	GREYHORSE	10,411	68 km
2015	Z BAR 7	10,170	93 km
2024	BOWMAN	9,422	63 km
2023	COWLEY	9,379	53 km
2022	BUG CREEK	9,106	73 km
2003	WOOLAROC	8,859	93 km
2021	JAVINE	8,699	93 km
2009	MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY	8,186	87 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (1°C)	0.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	39°F (4°C)	1.3 in
March	48°F (9°C)	2.6 in
April	58°F (14°C)	3.4 in
May	67°F (19°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.4 in
July	82°F (28°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	3.3 in
September	72°F (22°C)	3.9 in
October	60°F (16°C)	2.9 in
November	47°F (8°C)	2.4 in
December	36°F (2°C)	1.5 in

Peckham has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 35°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.9").

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