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Sweetwater, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Beckham County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
125
Population
8/sq mi density
$63,958
Median Income
$28,634 per capita
$112,500
Home Value
$84,836 Zillow
60°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
170
Violent Crime/100K
1,064 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,958 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
170 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sweetwater enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches. The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,178 ft (664 m) |
| Area | 15.9 sq mi (41.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4150°N, 99.9203°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Beckham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elk City Regional Business (ELK) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 0.7 in |
Sweetwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.6").