Weather & Climate in Tecumseh, OK

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

Tecumseh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,034 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	60.9°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,034 ft (315 m)
Area	15.2 sq mi (39.5 km²)
Population Density	421/sq mi
Coordinates	35.2643°N, 96.9334°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Pottawatomie County County
Nearest Airport	Shawnee Regional (SNL) 6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.47"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	82.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	75.0 / 100
Community Resilience	54.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

4,174 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	129 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	34 km	3 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	126 km	6 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	121 km	5 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	81 km	5 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	99 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	56 km	8 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	74 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	49 km	6 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	125 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	56 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	61 km	7 km
Apr 7, 2016	1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma	M4.2	49 km	6 km
Apr 19, 2015	6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma	M4.2	85 km	3 km
Mar 30, 2014	2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.2	115 km	5 km
Mar 29, 2016	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.2	100 km	5 km
Jan 18, 1995	4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M4.2	81 km	5 km
Aug 3, 2017	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	62 km	5 km
Jan 27, 2015	3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	115 km	3 km
Jul 17, 2016	5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	125 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

1,018 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 151 fatalities, 2,585 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 20, 2013	EF5	63 km	13.9 mi	24
May 3, 1999	EF5	85 km	37.0 mi	36
May 5, 1960	EF5	2 km	71.8 mi	5
May 9, 2016	EF4	87 km	8.9 mi	1
May 19, 2013	EF4	33 km	23.0 mi	2
May 24, 2011	EF4	98 km	33.3 mi	1
May 24, 2011	EF4	84 km	23.1 mi	0
May 10, 2010	EF4	52 km	24.0 mi	2
May 10, 2010	EF4	46 km	22.3 mi	1
May 8, 2003	EF4	55 km	17.3 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF4	96 km	35.0 mi	2
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	86 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	96 km	22.0 mi	3
May 17, 1981	EF4	32 km	33.6 mi	0
Apr 30, 1978	EF4	82 km	9.3 mi	0
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	80 km	29.0 mi	14
May 24, 1973	EF4	95 km	13.3 mi	2
Oct 5, 1970	EF4	7 km	25.0 mi	4
May 4, 1960	EF4	37 km	8.0 mi	0
May 9, 1959	EF4	79 km	6.2 mi	7

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	100 km
1991	ARBUCKLE	29,823	100 km
2004	UNNAMED	27,091	81 km
2009	RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS	23,099	99 km
2011	HOG TRAP	22,895	74 km
2009	BURNT TRUST	22,578	89 km
1991	UNNAMED	16,700	86 km
2005	UNNAMED	15,416	98 km
2005	CABINESS	14,646	86 km
2004	UNNAMED	14,138	99 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	82 km
2011	UNNAMED	11,348	85 km
2000	UNNAMED	9,943	98 km
2005	WEWOKA CREEK	9,921	52 km
1996	UNNAMED	9,481	88 km
1996	UNNAMED	9,165	74 km
2005	PROCTOR	9,044	85 km
2005	BEAR DEN	9,004	52 km
2005	DRIPPING SPRING	8,510	81 km
1991	UNNAMED	7,716	75 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	1.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	43°F (6°C)	2.0 in
March	52°F (11°C)	3.2 in
April	61°F (16°C)	3.6 in
May	69°F (20°C)	5.5 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.4 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.4 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.5 in
October	62°F (17°C)	4.1 in
November	50°F (10°C)	2.9 in
December	41°F (5°C)	1.9 in

Tecumseh has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.4").

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