Weather & Climate in Alva, OK

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Alva enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 317 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 30.3 inches. The area receives 11.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,478 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	58.6°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,478 ft (450 m)
Area	2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density	794/sq mi
Coordinates	36.7896°N, 98.6649°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Woods County County
Nearest Airport	Enid Woodring Regional (WDG) 56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.3"

20% below US avg

Snowfall 11.3"

Wettest Month (May) 3.98"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	28.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	14.4 / 100
Community Resilience	67.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4,614 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Feb 13, 2016	18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M5.1	34 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	33 km	4 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	116 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	117 km	6 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	132 km	5 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	78 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	34 km	7 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	37 km	4 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	36 km	7 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	54 km	10 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	87 km	5 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	37 km	7 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	116 km	6 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	55 km	5 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	88 km	6 km
Feb 5, 2015	8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma	M4.2	33 km	4 km
Mar 5, 2018	5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	89 km	8 km
May 13, 2017	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	35 km	5 km
Jan 26, 2015	5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.2	86 km	7 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	35 km	7 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

625 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 16 fatalities, 158 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 4, 2007	EF5	94 km	28.8 mi	11
May 12, 2004	EF4	80 km	1.2 mi	0
May 2, 1979	EF4	47 km	20.6 mi	1
Apr 17, 1976	EF4	33 km	19.5 mi	0
Mar 16, 1965	EF4	55 km	82.7 mi	0
May 19, 2012	EF3	66 km	9.7 mi	0
May 19, 2012	EF3	74 km	9.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	87 km	18.1 mi	0
May 24, 2011	EF3	81 km	13.2 mi	1
May 10, 2010	EF3	57 km	47.7 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	44 km	11.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	81 km	5.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	77 km	21.9 mi	2
Apr 17, 2002	EF3	85 km	8.0 mi	0
May 26, 1991	EF3	72 km	12.5 mi	0
Apr 26, 1991	EF3	91 km	6.0 mi	0
Apr 12, 1991	EF3	77 km	9.5 mi	0
Apr 12, 1991	EF3	73 km	9.0 mi	0
Mar 26, 1991	EF3	60 km	67.0 mi	0
Mar 13, 1990	EF3	61 km	19.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ANDERSON CREEK FIRE (374,523 acres, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2016	ANDERSON CREEK FIRE	374,523	38 km
2018	RHEA	277,949	93 km
1996	UNNAMED	88,943	35 km
2017	OKS - 283	68,558	98 km
2016	350 COMPLEX	58,055	56 km
2018	34 COMPLEX	57,533	65 km
2017	OKS - SELMAN	44,767	64 km
2009	PUTNAM	42,995	96 km
2009	CHESTER	34,432	54 km
2015	BOILING SPRINGS FIRE	20,264	58 km
2022	217	18,293	46 km
1994	UNNAMED	16,448	76 km
2016	BUFFALO	16,160	92 km
2022	720 FIRE	8,761	88 km
2008	LARKIN	8,397	62 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,276	49 km
2020	EWB	5,706	36 km
2009	CLEO	5,063	43 km
2008	BYRON	5,033	49 km
2007	SALT FORK DELTA	4,784	40 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	0.8 in	Coldest, Driest
February	39°F (4°C)	1.0 in
March	48°F (9°C)	2.4 in
April	57°F (14°C)	2.4 in
May	67°F (20°C)	4.0 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	3.8 in
July	83°F (28°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	3.0 in
September	73°F (23°C)	2.8 in
October	61°F (16°C)	2.0 in
November	46°F (8°C)	1.7 in
December	36°F (2°C)	1.0 in

Alva has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 35°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.8").

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