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Temple, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Cotton County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
822 Population 637/sq mi density
$29,914 Median Income $27,820 per capita
$55,600 Home Value $51,711 Zillow
$703 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 320 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$29,914 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,600 home value, $703/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Temple enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,007 ft (307 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density637/sq mi
Coordinates34.2721°N, 98.2346°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCotton County County
Nearest AirportLawton-Fort Sill Regional (LAW)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.3"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.30"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score4.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.2 / 100
Community Resilience35.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

280 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 12, 2025.

Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 81 km
Apr 28, 1998 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma M3.9 59 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 80 km
Feb 8, 2002 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma M3.8 52 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 147 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 145 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 48 km
Dec 17, 1992 7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.6 80 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 132 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 90 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 143 km
Apr 19, 2021 8 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.5 92 km
Mar 11, 2010 14 km S of Calumet, Oklahoma M3.4 134 km
Jan 28, 2009 0 km ENE of Amber, Oklahoma M3.4 105 km
Jul 8, 2016 3 km NE of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.4 105 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 105 km
Mar 8, 2009 0 km SSE of Smith Village, Oklahoma M3.4 149 km
Mar 6, 2020 8 km NE of Alex, Oklahoma M3.4 91 km
Jun 3, 2021 7 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.3 93 km
Sep 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Madill, Oklahoma M3.3 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

712 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 106 fatalities, 2,572 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1964 EF5 48 km 7
May 9, 2016 EF4 87 km 1
Nov 7, 2011 EF4 91 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF4 82 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF4 86 km 1
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 68 km 8
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 63 km 42
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 85 km 11
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 73 km 0
Apr 19, 1972 EF4 64 km 5
May 26, 1962 EF4 24 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF4 24 km 4
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 25 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 95 km 7
May 10, 2010 EF3 84 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 78 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 68 km 0
May 7, 1995 EF3 91 km 3
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 45 km 0
May 14, 1986 EF3 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOCO-HEALDTON (56,584 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 LOCO-HEALDTON 56,584 73 km
2011 FERGUSON 41,429 69 km
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 91 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 75 km
2012 TOWNLEY ROAD 24,139 76 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 75 km
2009 TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX 20,991 67 km
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 88 km
1996 WESTSIDE 16,723 76 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 61 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 87 km
2008 ARCHER CO 13,969 97 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 13,805 99 km
1996 HENRIETTA FIRE 13,629 73 km
2006 RATLIFF CITY 12,435 73 km
2024 RUSH 12,239 64 km
2011 WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX 12,118 61 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,392 51 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 98 km
2022 62 FIRE 9,804 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
April 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.5 in
September 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
December 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in

Temple has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 40°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.3").

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