Oklahoma City Air Quality in February
Across 2019–2025, Oklahoma City's February air quality had a median AQI of 51 (Moderate) over 198 monitored days in the Oklahoma City, OK area. 0.0% of February days (0 of 198) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups or worse, and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) set the daily AQI on 82.3% of days. The cleanest February on record here was 2020 (median AQI 41, 0 days above 100) and the worst was 2019 (median 60, 0 days above 100, peak AQI 76).
- Good: 49.5%
- Moderate: 50.5%
- Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups: 0.0%
- Unhealthy or worse: 0.0%
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How is the air in Oklahoma City in February?
Moderate on a typical day: median AQI 51 across 2019–2025, with 0.0% of February days above AQI 100. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is the main driver.
- ✓49.5% of February days were Good (AQI 0–50), 50.5% Moderate (51–100).
- ✓0 days of 198 reached AQI 101+; the February peak was 93.
- ✓Best February: 2020; worst February: 2019.
Frequently asked questions
What is the air quality like in Oklahoma City in February?▾
Across 2019–2025, the median daily AQI in Oklahoma City in February was 51 (Moderate). 49.5% of days were Good, 50.5% Moderate, and 0.0% reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups or worse, based on 198 monitored days in EPA's Air Quality System.
Is February a good time for outdoor exercise in Oklahoma City?▾
A typical February day in Oklahoma City is Moderate (median AQI 51): outdoor exercise is acceptable for most people, but unusually sensitive individuals should watch for symptoms, and fewer than 1% of February days reached AQI 101+ — the level at which EPA advises people with asthma, children and older adults to shorten hard outdoor exertion.
Which pollutant causes Oklahoma City's February air quality problems?▾
Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) set the daily AQI on 82.3% of February days in Oklahoma City. The highest February AQI recorded in 2019–2025 was 93 (Moderate), in 2019.
Oklahoma City February air quality, year by year
Oklahoma City February air quality by year (Oklahoma City, OK, EPA AQS daily AQI)
| Year | Days monitored | Median AQI | Days above 100 | Peak AQI | Main pollutant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019worst | 28 | 60 | 0 | 76 | PM2.5 |
| 2020cleanest | 29 | 41 | 0 | 69 | PM2.5 |
| 2021 | 28 | 57 | 0 | 90 | PM2.5 |
| 2022 | 28 | 51 | 0 | 76 | PM2.5 |
| 2023 | 28 | 46 | 0 | 93 | PM2.5 |
| 2024 | 29 | 44 | 0 | 70 | PM2.5 |
| 2025 | 28 | 49 | 0 | 65 | PM2.5 |
What February air means in Oklahoma City
A typical February day in Oklahoma City is Moderate (median AQI 51): outdoor exercise is acceptable for most people, but unusually sensitive individuals should watch for symptoms, and fewer than 1% of February days reached AQI 101+ — the level at which EPA advises people with asthma, children and older adults to shorten hard outdoor exertion.
February's median AQI of 51 is in line with Oklahoma City's whole-year median of 54, so this period is neither a clean nor a dirty stretch for the area. Nationally, the median February AQI across every EPA metro area (87,428 metro-days, 2019–2025) is 41, so Oklahoma City runs above the national February norm; 0.0% of its February days topped AQI 100 versus 0.4% nationally (about the same).
February is part of Oklahoma City's winter season (December, January, February); the winter page pools all three months.
Activity-specific thresholds: running, cycling, kids' sports.
Right now in Oklahoma City
The latest EPA AirNow observation puts Oklahoma City's AQI at 73 (PM2.5). The figures above are multi-year month statistics, not today's reading.
View current Oklahoma City air quality →Source: EPA Air Quality System (AQS) pre-generated Daily AQI by CBSA files — daily AQI by CBSA (Oklahoma City, OK), 2019–2025. Daily AQI per CBSA is the highest AQI reported by any monitor in the area that day; the defining parameter is the pollutant that set it. Month and season statistics pool every such day in the period across all years listed. Retrieved 2026-09-09.