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Rosston, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Harper County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
52 Population 193/sq mi density
59°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Rosston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,133 ft (650 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density193/sq mi
Coordinates36.8129°N, 99.9327°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHarper County County
Nearest AirportLiberal Mid-America Regional (LBL)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 3.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.5 / 100
Community Resilience5.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1,251 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 15, 2024.

Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 115 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 113 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 149 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 112 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 112 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 113 km
Apr 14, 2021 34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas M4.3 144 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 113 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, OK M4.2 112 km
May 13, 2017 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 113 km
Feb 5, 2015 8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma M4.2 146 km
Jan 18, 2016 Oklahoma M4.1 149 km
Sep 15, 1995 7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma M4.1 111 km
May 25, 2021 3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma M4.1 59 km
Feb 13, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.0 113 km
Jan 6, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.0 113 km
May 23, 2015 6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M4.0 111 km
Mar 2, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 113 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 112 km
Sep 16, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

593 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 24 fatalities, 250 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 2007 EF5 74 km 11
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 75 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF3 92 km 3
May 23, 2019 EF3 41 km 0
May 17, 2019 EF3 62 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 79 km 6
May 23, 2008 EF3 37 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 61 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 74 km 0
May 26, 1991 EF3 69 km 0
May 15, 1991 EF3 19 km 0
Mar 22, 1987 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 21, 1974 EF3 81 km 0
Sep 25, 1973 EF3 35 km 0
Sep 25, 1973 EF3 91 km 0
Sep 25, 1973 EF3 51 km 0
Jul 15, 1963 EF3 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OKS - STARBUCK (657,299 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 OKS - STARBUCK 657,299 30 km
2017 PERRYTON 290,211 99 km
1996 UNNAMED 88,943 90 km
2024 CATESBY FIRE 83,975 49 km
2017 OKS - 283 68,558 21 km
2016 350 COMPLEX 58,055 62 km
2018 34 COMPLEX 57,533 58 km
2017 OKS - SELMAN 44,767 58 km
2014 HIGGINS 28,466 92 km
2024 SLAPOUT FIRE 23,810 23 km
1996 UNNAMED 23,123 45 km
2011 LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX 23,028 77 km
2020 412 FIRE 22,069 57 km
2022 BEAVER RIVER FIRE 20,512 74 km
2015 BOILING SPRINGS FIRE 20,264 67 km
2022 217 18,293 79 km
2008 UNNAMED 16,290 97 km
2016 BUFFALO 16,160 24 km
2022 23 AND DD 8,885 53 km
2006 UNNAMED 8,750 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in
March 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 3.0 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in
September 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 1.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 0.8 in

Rosston has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 36°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.6").

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