Weather & Climate in Skedee, OK

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

Skedee enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 83°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 37.4 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 829 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	60.1°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	829 ft (253 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density	436/sq mi
Coordinates	36.3805°N, 96.7039°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Pawnee County County
Nearest Airport	Stillwater Regional (SWO) 26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.4"

1% below US avg

Snowfall 7.1"

Wettest Month (May) 4.80"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	48.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	77.4 / 100
Community Resilience	27.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

5,800 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	21 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	94 km	3 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	74 km	6 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	80 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	106 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	89 km	5 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	110 km	8 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	129 km	10 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	95 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	85 km	6 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	148 km	4 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	96 km	5 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	107 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	74 km	6 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	127 km	5 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	94 km	6 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	101 km	7 km
Feb 5, 2021	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	73 km	7 km
Jul 17, 2016	5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	73 km	5 km
Mar 30, 2014	2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.2	88 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

811 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 147 fatalities, 1,693 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 25, 1955	EF5	68 km	56.4 mi	80
May 25, 1955	EF5	64 km	28.4 mi	20
May 6, 2024	EF4	32 km	40.8 mi	2
Apr 24, 1993	EF4	82 km	5.5 mi	7
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	76 km	66.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	29 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	88 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	86 km	25.0 mi	1
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	51 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	35 km	22.0 mi	3
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	48 km	29.0 mi	14
Apr 2, 1956	EF4	54 km	108.3 mi	2
May 25, 2024	EF3	85 km	23.9 mi	2
May 19, 2013	EF3	90 km	20.8 mi	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	62 km	7.5 mi	0
May 8, 2003	EF3	22 km	45.0 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF3	95 km	13.0 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF3	82 km	16.0 mi	0
May 24, 1998	EF3	81 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	46 km
2014	UNNAMED	51,112	96 km
2014	UNNAMED	36,112	61 km
2014	UNNAMED	32,901	67 km
2018	DRUMB	30,422	37 km
2021	CANDY CREEK	23,167	61 km
2015	UNNAMED	20,347	71 km
2004	UNNAMED	19,648	82 km
2014	RESERVE	19,016	22 km
2018	WEST 60	18,715	49 km
2015	WOLF CREEK	18,077	97 km
2014	UNNAMED	17,075	76 km
2023	HWY 123	14,980	66 km
2016	BAR-DEW LAKE	14,806	78 km
2014	SPIDER	14,587	31 km
2014	UNNAMED	14,119	66 km
2023	NORTH DRUM	11,618	40 km
2023	ZINK	11,332	48 km
2017	MILSAP	10,879	36 km
2021	HUGHES	10,477	65 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	1.2 in	Coldest, Driest
February	41°F (5°C)	1.6 in
March	50°F (10°C)	3.1 in
April	60°F (15°C)	3.1 in
May	68°F (20°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.1 in
July	83°F (28°C)	2.9 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	3.3 in
September	72°F (22°C)	4.8 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.0 in
November	48°F (9°C)	2.6 in
December	39°F (4°C)	1.6 in

Skedee has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 37°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.2").

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