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Duncan, OK is located in an area known for its temperate climate with warm summers and mild winters. Average temperatures are typically in the mid-50s Fahrenheit during the winter months and reach the mid-90s Fahrenheit during the summer months. The region typically experiences low humidity levels year-round, making it a comfortable place to live and enjoy outdoor activities. Precipitation levels vary throughout the year, but overall tend to remain moderate throughout most of the year. Duncan also benefits from plenty of sunshine, which helps to create a sunny and bright atmosphere all year round.

Duncan, Oklahoma gets 37 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Duncan averages 4 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 241 sunny days per year in Duncan. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Duncan gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 75 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.


Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 94 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 27
Rain: averages 37 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 4 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Duncan is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Oklahoma.

5.6 Summer - 6.9 Winter
May, October and April are the most pleasant months in Duncan, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateDuncan, OklahomaUnited States
  36.5 in.38.1 in.
  4.2 in.27.8 in.
  75.1 days106.2 days
  241 days205 days
  93.8°85.8°
  27.3°21.7°
  7.37
  4.94.3
  1125 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

August is the hottest month for Duncan with an average high temperature of 94.3°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Oklahoma. In Duncan, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Duncan are May, October and April.
In Duncan, there are 71.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Oklahoma.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Duncan with an average of 27.3°. This is warmer than most places in Oklahoma.
In Duncan, there are 73.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Oklahoma.
In Duncan, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Oklahoma.
The humidity can be uncomfortably heavy or close in Duncan during the summer months. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. July, June and August are the three most humid months in Duncan.
May is the wettest month in Duncan with 5.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 1.4 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 30% of yearly precipitation and 15% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 36.5 inches in Duncan means that it is drier than most places in Oklahoma.
May is the rainiest month in Duncan with 8.8 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 4.8 rainy days. There are 75.1 rainy days annually in Duncan, which is about average compared to other places in Oklahoma. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 4.2 inches in Duncan means that it is less snowy than most places in Oklahoma. January is the snowiest month in Duncan with 1.6 inches of snow, and 3 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Small towns can be limiting on things to do, but if you look, you can find it. Lawton and OKC, which is not very far, offers more places to eat, shop, and concerts.  More

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Over 13 years ago

THEN DO THE REST OF US A FAVOR AND LEAVE! I moved here from California and I absolutely love it here. But I gues that since I am not an ARTSY FARTSY YUPPIE I probably  More

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Over 13 years ago

I Love Duncan - So much nicer than  More

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