Watonga, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Blaine County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,633
Population
698/sq mi density
$50,765
Median Income
$16,741 per capita
$101,900
Home Value
$102,105 Zillow
$831
Median Rent
23.0% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
310
Violent Crime/100K
1,084 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$50,765 median income, 13.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,900 home value, $831/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
310 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Watonga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,519 ft (463 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 698/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8475°N, 98.4027°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Blaine County County |
| Nearest Airport | Clinton Regional (CLK) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 32.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in |
Watonga has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 36°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (1.1").