Lawton weather by month
Average highs run from 54°F in January to 97°F in July, and January nights average 27°F. It gets 28 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 2 inches of snow. Expect about 102 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Nights drop below freezing about 79 times a year. The most comfortable months are April to May and October.
Best time to visit Lawton
For comfortable weather, go in April to May and October. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F | 27°F | 1.0 in | 0.4 in | 2 | 0 | 23 | cool |
| February | 58°F | 32°F | 0.9 in | 0.7 in | 2 | 0 | 16 | cool |
| March | 67°F | 41°F | 1.9 in | 0.1 in | 3 | 1 | 7 | mild days, chilly nights |
| April | 75°F | 49°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 2 | 1 | mild |
| May | 83°F | 59°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 8 | 0 | warm |
| June | 92°F | 68°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 20 | 0 | hot |
| July | 97°F | 72°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 27 | 0 | very hot |
| August | 96°F | 71°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 27 | 0 | very hot |
| September | 88°F | 63°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 15 | 0 | hot |
| October | 77°F | 50°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 3 | 1 | warm |
| November | 64°F | 38°F | 1.5 in | 0.3 in | 3 | 0 | 9 | mild days, chilly nights |
| December | 54°F | 29°F | 1.5 in | 0.7 in | 2 | 0 | 22 | cool |
| Year | 75°F avg | 50°F avg | 27.5 in | 2.2 in | 40 | 102 | 79 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Lawton Municipal Airport, OK (USW00003950), 4.4 miles from the city center; snowfall from Walters, OK. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Lawton
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 50m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 28m. The earliest sunset comes around November 29 (5:22 pm) and the latest around June 24 (8:50 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 146 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 am | 5:46 pm | 10h 06m |
| February | 7:19 am | 6:16 pm | 10h 58m |
| March | 7:44 am | 7:41 pm | 11h 57m |
| April | 7:02 am | 8:05 pm | 13h 03m |
| May | 6:30 am | 8:29 pm | 13h 58m |
| June | 6:20 am | 8:47 pm | 14h 27m |
| July | 6:32 am | 8:46 pm | 14h 14m |
| August | 6:54 am | 8:20 pm | 13h 26m |
| September | 7:16 am | 7:39 pm | 12h 23m |
| October | 7:39 am | 6:58 pm | 11h 19m |
| November | 7:07 am | 5:28 pm | 10h 21m |
| December | 7:33 am | 5:24 pm | 9h 51m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Lawton with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Central Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Lawton getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 1.7°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Lawton.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Lawton?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 97°F and an average low of 72°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Lawton?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 27°F and highs of 54°F.
What is the rainiest month in Lawton?
June gets the most precipitation, 4.0 inches on average. February is the driest at 0.9 inches.
Does it snow in Lawton?
Yes. Lawton averages 2 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Lawton?
For comfortable weather, April to May and October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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