Velma, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Stephens County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
585
Population
433/sq mi density
$61,806
Median Income
$30,944 per capita
$105,200
Home Value
$176,941 Zillow
$920
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$61,806 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,200 home value, $920/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Velma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,051 ft (320 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 433/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4564°N, 97.6638°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Stephens County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lawton-Fort Sill Regional (LAW) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in |
Velma has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 41°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (1.8").