Durham, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Roger Mills County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
28 Population 122/sq mi density
$56,667 Median Income $19,186 per capita
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,667 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Durham enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.7 inches. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation2,453 ft (748 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density122/sq mi
Coordinates35.8439°N, 99.9261°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRoger Mills County County
Nearest AirportElk City Regional Business (ELK)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 6.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.47"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score23.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.6 / 100
Community Resilience17.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

961 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Jan 21, 2025.

Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 131 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 130 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 126 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 128 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 128 km
Apr 14, 2021 34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas M4.3 98 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 128 km
May 13, 2017 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 128 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, OK M4.2 127 km
Jan 18, 2016 Oklahoma M4.1 145 km
May 25, 2021 3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma M4.1 49 km
Feb 13, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.0 128 km
Jan 6, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.0 129 km
Jan 6, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 129 km
Mar 3, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 125 km
Mar 2, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 127 km
Jun 8, 2015 19 km W of Cleo Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 129 km
Jan 8, 2016 16 km ESE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 132 km
Sep 16, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 125 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

644 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 216 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 90 km 0
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 47 km 0
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 56 km 4
May 25, 1962 EF4 92 km 0
May 25, 1955 EF4 98 km 2
May 23, 2019 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 33 km 6
May 23, 2008 EF3 98 km 0
May 5, 2007 EF3 51 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 54 km 1
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 17, 2002 EF3 81 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 11, 1997 EF3 74 km 0
May 26, 1991 EF3 84 km 0
May 15, 1991 EF3 90 km 0
May 15, 1991 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 22, 1987 EF3 53 km 0
May 7, 1986 EF3 47 km 0
Oct 31, 1984 EF3 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SMOKEHOUSE CREEK (1,047,464 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SMOKEHOUSE CREEK 1,047,464 71 km
2006 EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX 593,394 88 km
2017 PERRYTON 290,211 42 km
2018 RHEA 277,949 85 km
2024 CATESBY FIRE 83,975 60 km
2017 LEFORS EAST 68,701 76 km
2017 OKS - 283 68,558 95 km
2018 34 COMPLEX 57,533 97 km
2017 OKS - SELMAN 44,767 98 km
2009 PUTNAM 42,995 89 km
2017 RANKIN RANCH ROAD 37,706 82 km
2022 CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM 37,663 42 km
2022 WASHITA RIVER FIRE 35,421 2 km
2024 GRAPE VINE CREEK 33,576 92 km
2014 HIGGINS 28,466 19 km
2024 SLAPOUT FIRE 23,810 88 km
2018 MCCLELLAN 23,051 96 km
2006 SWEETWATER DOBSON 23,045 32 km
2011 LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX 23,028 57 km
2015 BOILING SPRINGS FIRE 20,264 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in
March 49°F (9°C) 1.3 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.4 in
May 67°F (20°C) 2.9 in
June 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in
September 72°F (22°C) 2.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
November 47°F (8°C) 1.0 in
December 38°F (3°C) 0.8 in

Durham has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 37°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.7").

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