Weather & Climate in Stratford, OK

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

Stratford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 310 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 41.5 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,106 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	61.6°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,106 ft (337 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density	1,285/sq mi
Coordinates	34.7953°N, 96.9605°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Pontotoc County County
Nearest Airport	Ada Regional (ADT) 16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.5"

9% above US avg

Snowfall 4.1"

Wettest Month (May) 5.67"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	62.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	50.1 / 100
Community Resilience	63.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

2,531 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	84 km	3 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	50 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	98 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	144 km	5 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	118 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	100 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	97 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	105 km	7 km
Aug 3, 2017	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	106 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2016	1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma	M4.2	98 km	6 km
Jan 18, 1995	4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M4.2	58 km	5 km
Apr 19, 2015	6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma	M4.2	133 km	3 km
Mar 29, 2016	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.2	144 km	5 km
Jul 14, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M4.2	121 km	7 km
Apr 7, 2014	6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma	M4.2	125 km	5 km
Jan 1, 2016	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	105 km	6 km
Apr 16, 2013	3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma	M4.2	99 km	7 km
Feb 9, 2014	6 km SSW of Langston, Oklahoma	M4.1	126 km	5 km
Apr 27, 2015	7 km WSW of Langston, Oklahoma	M4.1	129 km	5 km
Jun 18, 2014	7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.1	97 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

960 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 131 fatalities, 2,216 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 20, 2013	EF5	82 km	13.9 mi	24
May 3, 1999	EF5	89 km	37.0 mi	36
May 5, 1960	EF5	54 km	71.8 mi	5
Apr 27, 2024	EF4	99 km	26.8 mi	1
May 9, 2016	EF4	45 km	8.9 mi	1
May 19, 2013	EF4	60 km	23.0 mi	2
May 24, 2011	EF4	94 km	33.3 mi	1
May 24, 2011	EF4	71 km	23.1 mi	0
May 10, 2010	EF4	60 km	22.3 mi	1
May 10, 2010	EF4	74 km	24.0 mi	2
May 8, 2003	EF4	79 km	17.3 mi	0
May 11, 1992	EF4	92 km	10.0 mi	0
May 17, 1981	EF4	70 km	33.6 mi	0
Apr 19, 1972	EF4	71 km	28.2 mi	5
Oct 5, 1970	EF4	60 km	25.0 mi	4
Apr 27, 1966	EF4	66 km	10.2 mi	0
May 4, 1960	EF4	23 km	8.0 mi	0
May 9, 1959	EF4	40 km	6.2 mi	7
Sep 14, 1957	EF4	32 km	67.5 mi	2
Apr 2, 1957	EF4	93 km	5.2 mi	2

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LOCO-HEALDTON (56,584 acres, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2009	LOCO-HEALDTON	56,584	69 km
1991	ARBUCKLE	29,823	49 km
2021	WINDMILL	28,410	52 km
2004	UNNAMED	27,091	90 km
2009	RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS	23,099	57 km
2011	HOG TRAP	22,895	83 km
2009	BURNT TRUST	22,578	100 km
2009	BRUSHY MOUNTAIN	18,412	89 km
1991	UNNAMED	16,700	94 km
2005	UNNAMED	15,416	51 km
2005	CABINESS	14,646	87 km
2006	RATLIFF CITY	12,435	63 km
2011	UNNAMED	11,348	88 km
2000	UNNAMED	9,943	48 km
2005	WEWOKA CREEK	9,921	65 km
1996	UNNAMED	9,481	96 km
1996	UNNAMED	9,165	93 km
2005	PROCTOR	9,044	99 km
2005	BEAR DEN	9,004	80 km
2017	CHOCKIE FIRE	8,574	97 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	1.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	44°F (6°C)	2.1 in
March	52°F (11°C)	3.5 in
April	61°F (16°C)	3.6 in
May	69°F (20°C)	5.7 in	Wettest
June	76°F (25°C)	4.3 in
July	83°F (28°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.5 in
September	74°F (23°C)	4.6 in
October	63°F (17°C)	4.2 in
November	51°F (10°C)	2.9 in
December	42°F (6°C)	2.1 in

Stratford has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (1.6").

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