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Weatherford, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Custer County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
12,014 Population 1,566/sq mi density
$50,250 Median Income $31,869 per capita
$233,700 Home Value $226,794 Zillow
$763 Median Rent 32.6% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 320 sunny days/yr
205 Violent Crime/100K 2,216 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$50,250 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$233,700 home value, $763/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
205 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Weatherford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches. The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,630 ft (497 m)
Area7.7 sq mi (19.9 km²)
Population Density1,566/sq mi
Coordinates35.5390°N, 98.6850°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCuster County County
Nearest AirportClinton Regional (CLK)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.1"
21% below US avg
Snowfall 5.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.3 / 100
Community Resilience42.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4,487 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 106 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 106 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 134 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 125 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 118 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 112 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 150 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 104 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 147 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 113 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 103 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 145 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 105 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 147 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 117 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 134 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 117 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 116 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 135 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

794 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 96 fatalities, 1,312 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 100 km 24
May 24, 2011 EF5 38 km 9
May 3, 1999 EF5 88 km 36
May 24, 2011 EF4 88 km 1
May 3, 1999 EF4 79 km 1
May 3, 1999 EF4 98 km 2
May 22, 1981 EF4 38 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 85 km 0
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 75 km 0
May 24, 1973 EF4 67 km 2
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 63 km 4
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 48 km 0
May 25, 1962 EF4 55 km 0
May 25, 2019 EF3 66 km 2
May 6, 2015 EF3 91 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 54 km 8
May 24, 2011 EF3 31 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 58 km 1
Apr 17, 2002 EF3 72 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RHEA (277,949 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 RHEA 277,949 59 km
2009 PUTNAM 42,995 52 km
2011 FERGUSON 41,429 86 km
2009 CHESTER 34,432 88 km
2012 TOWNLEY ROAD 24,139 86 km
1996 WESTSIDE 16,723 85 km
2024 RUSH 12,239 88 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,392 97 km
2022 62 FIRE 9,804 93 km
1993 CRATER CREEK 8,963 94 km
2000 CRATERLK-L 8,876 96 km
2022 720 FIRE 8,761 58 km
1994 MT SCOTT 8,005 90 km
2000 UNNAMED 7,962 95 km
2014 CAMARGO 7,494 67 km
2015 CRATER CREEK 7,378 95 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,464 88 km
2022 115 / MEERS 6,136 80 km
2023 RX MARCY RUSH 5,998 90 km
2004 TARBONE COMPLEX 5,929 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in
March 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
November 47°F (9°C) 1.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 1.1 in

Weatherford has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 37°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.9").

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