Weather & Climate in Salina, OK

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

Salina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 305 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 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 629 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	59.8°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	629 ft (192 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density	948/sq mi
Coordinates	36.2916°N, 95.1554°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Mayes County County
Nearest Airport	Grand Lake Regional (NRI) 26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"

23% above US avg

Snowfall 5.5"

Wettest Month (May) 5.00"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	77.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	83.2 / 100
Community Resilience	25.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

281 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Jul 14, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M4.2	146 km	7 km
Sep 16, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M3.8	146 km	7 km
Aug 24, 2021	1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	133 km	7 km
Aug 18, 2019	1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	131 km	6 km
Mar 22, 2017	8 km SW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M3.7	143 km	5 km
Jun 12, 2015	6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma	M3.7	136 km	0 km
Jul 14, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M3.6	145 km	7 km
Jan 31, 2016	1 km NW of Skedee, Oklahoma	M3.5	140 km	7 km
Aug 3, 2017	9 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M3.5	145 km	6 km
Jul 14, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M3.5	146 km	7 km
Jun 14, 2019	5 km N of Stroud, Oklahoma	M3.4	146 km	7 km
Feb 9, 2016	6 km WNW of Maramec, Oklahoma	M3.4	143 km	5 km
Jul 8, 2017	6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma	M3.4	138 km	7 km
Jul 14, 2017	10 km NE of Kendrick, Oklahoma	M3.4	147 km	5 km
Jun 12, 2015	6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma	M3.4	136 km	1 km
Jul 3, 2016	2 km W of Quay, Oklahoma	M3.4	143 km	5 km
Jan 19, 2015	5 km S of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.4	148 km	4 km
Aug 22, 2021	3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.4	132 km	7 km
Jul 22, 2021	2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.3	131 km	8 km
Aug 8, 2015	5 km NW of Quay, Oklahoma	M3.3	144 km	4 km

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

Tornado History

862 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 223 fatalities, 2,571 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 22, 2011	EF5	98 km	21.6 mi	158
May 10, 2008	EF4	79 km	75.5 mi	21
Apr 24, 1993	EF4	63 km	5.5 mi	7
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	54 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 24, 1975	EF4	79 km	11.9 mi	3
May 26, 1973	EF4	84 km	3.6 mi	5
Sep 27, 1959	EF4	63 km	20.4 mi	1
Apr 3, 1956	EF4	56 km	41.8 mi	0
May 25, 2024	EF3	55 km	23.9 mi	2
May 25, 2024	EF3	48 km	7.9 mi	0
Mar 30, 2022	EF3	92 km	5.2 mi	0
May 22, 2011	EF3	31 km	17.9 mi	0
Dec 31, 2010	EF3	62 km	21.1 mi	4
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	46 km	25.0 mi	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	22 km	29.0 mi	0
May 4, 2003	EF3	90 km	25.0 mi	5
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	37 km	2.0 mi	2
May 4, 1999	EF3	97 km	38.2 mi	0
Apr 24, 1993	EF3	62 km	8.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1992	EF3	62 km	4.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (51,112 acres, 2014).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2014	UNNAMED	51,112	84 km
2014	UNNAMED	36,112	93 km
2021	CANDY CREEK	23,167	86 km
2007	UNNAMED	18,089	65 km
2015	WOLF CREEK	18,077	82 km
2023	HWY 123	14,980	90 km
2016	BAR-DEW LAKE	14,806	99 km
2014	UNNAMED	14,119	76 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,086	69 km
2023	ZINK	11,332	91 km
2021	HUGHES	10,477	92 km
2015	Z BAR 7	10,170	99 km
2016	MUSTANG	10,060	88 km
2016	MAKER	9,940	95 km
2005	CHOUTEAU	9,765	91 km
2003	WOOLAROC	8,859	100 km
2021	JAVINE	8,699	100 km
2017	MIDDLE RIDGE	8,501	93 km
2007	UNNAMED	6,657	93 km
2011	KELLEY	6,561	88 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	1.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	41°F (5°C)	2.1 in
March	50°F (10°C)	3.7 in
April	59°F (15°C)	4.0 in
May	67°F (19°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
June	75°F (24°C)	4.9 in
July	81°F (27°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	3.4 in
September	72°F (22°C)	5.0 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.9 in
November	49°F (9°C)	3.9 in
December	39°F (4°C)	2.7 in

Salina has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 37°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.9").

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