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Weather & Climate in Altus, OK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Altus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,368 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,368 ft (417 m) |
| Area | 18.6 sq mi (48.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,025/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6571°N, 99.3090°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional (AXS) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| 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)
Earthquake History
123 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Apr 28, 1998 | 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2002 | 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma | M3.8 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Sep 25, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma | M3.7 | 142 km | 20 km |
| Aug 27, 2017 | 15 km WSW of Watonga, Oklahoma | M3.5 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Aug 9, 2021 | 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas | M3.5 | 127 km | 7 km |
| Jan 28, 2009 | 0 km ENE of Amber, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 2010 | 14 km S of Calumet, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 141 km | 6 km |
| May 2, 2020 | 10 km SE of Amber, Oklahoma | M3.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1997 | 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas | M3.2 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Feb 18, 2018 | 15 km WSW of Watonga, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 143 km | 2 km |
| May 25, 2017 | 5 km WSW of Tuttle, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Apr 7, 2021 | 2 km SE of Union City, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 149 km | 6 km |
| Mar 13, 2010 | 15 km W of Union City, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Apr 1, 2018 | 13 km W of Union City, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 137 km | 7 km |
| Apr 17, 2018 | 16 km ENE of Thomas, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 142 km | 3 km |
| Jun 19, 2018 | 11 km WSW of Union City, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 138 km | 7 km |
| Mar 19, 2020 | 10 km WSW of Blanchard, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Apr 5, 1995 | 5 km NNE of Rocky, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Feb 12, 1997 | 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas | M3.0 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 2010 | 10 km W of Union City, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 141 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
740 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 32 fatalities, 459 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Nov 7, 2011 | EF4 | 37 km | 17.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 10, 1979 | EF4 | 53 km | 39.7 mi | 11 |
| Apr 17, 1976 | EF4 | 76 km | 32.9 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1962 | EF4 | 97 km | 10.1 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1962 | EF4 | 69 km | 7.2 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1957 | EF4 | 86 km | 21.6 mi | 4 |
| May 25, 1955 | EF4 | 92 km | 45.1 mi | 2 |
| May 1, 1954 | EF4 | 84 km | 68.6 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2022 | EF3 | 85 km | 23.1 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 2015 | EF3 | 36 km | 40.4 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 2007 | EF3 | 96 km | 7.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2001 | EF3 | 61 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2001 | EF3 | 86 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2001 | EF3 | 75 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| May 3, 1999 | EF3 | 94 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1991 | EF3 | 97 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1982 | EF3 | 81 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1982 | EF3 | 4 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1982 | EF3 | 6 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
| May 11, 1982 | EF3 | 36 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FERGUSON (41,429 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | FERGUSON | 41,429 | 57 km |
| 2022 | COCONUT | 27,963 | 87 km |
| 1996 | TRIANGLE FIRE | 25,553 | 88 km |
| 2006 | BUCKLE L 2 | 25,179 | 87 km |
| 2012 | TOWNLEY ROAD | 24,139 | 48 km |
| 2018 | MILLIRON | 20,437 | 70 km |
| 1996 | BUCKLE L FIRE | 20,089 | 84 km |
| 1996 | WESTSIDE | 16,723 | 49 km |
| 2024 | RUSH | 12,239 | 63 km |
| 2018 | CARBON | 12,143 | 93 km |
| 2011 | WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX | 12,118 | 95 km |
| 2019 | VIVIAN | 11,825 | 83 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 10,392 | 74 km |
| 2022 | 62 FIRE | 9,804 | 40 km |
| 1995 | CR 359 FIRE | 9,324 | 94 km |
| 1993 | CRATER CREEK | 8,963 | 67 km |
| 2000 | CRATERLK-L | 8,876 | 66 km |
| 1994 | MT SCOTT | 8,005 | 69 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 7,962 | 76 km |
| 2011 | COPPER BREAKS | 7,918 | 84 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in |
Altus has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 39°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.9").