Shawnee is a city in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. The city is part of the Oklahoma City-Shawnee Combined Statistical Area; it is also the county seat of Pottawatomie County and the principal city of the Shawnee Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Located on Interstate 40, Shawnee is just 30 minutes east of attractions of downtown Oklahoma City. To the east and northeast, the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System offers barge access to the Gulf of Mexico and the Great Lakes region.
Shawnee is a thriving city and an excellent example of many Main Street communities that emerged in the late 19th century as part of the westward movement.
With its historic buildings and brick streets, Downtown Shawnee still reflects its agricultural, railroad, and oil dynasty era.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $87,874
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 30,256. Shawnee covers 42.3 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 1,060 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 74801, 74802, 74804 - Area code: 405
Climate
Shawnee, OK climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 90.40 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 23.20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 23 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Shawnee is 40.05 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 6.00 Inches.
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