Weather & Climate in Amber, OK

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

Amber enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 320 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 36.6 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,256 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	62.4°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,256 ft (383 m)
Area	4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Population Density	99/sq mi
Coordinates	35.1602°N, 97.8821°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Grady County County
Nearest Airport	Will Rogers World (OKC) 23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.6"

4% below US avg

Snowfall 4.7"

Wettest Month (May) 4.96"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	75.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	42.4 / 100
Community Resilience	44.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
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)

Earthquake History

3,826 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	110 km	3 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	121 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	130 km	6 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	143 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	67 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	96 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	93 km	6 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	78 km	5 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	65 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	129 km	6 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	71 km	7 km
Aug 3, 2017	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	72 km	5 km
Mar 30, 2014	2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.2	110 km	5 km
Apr 19, 2015	6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma	M4.2	101 km	3 km
Mar 5, 2018	5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	148 km	8 km
Jan 18, 1995	4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M4.2	50 km	5 km
Mar 4, 2018	4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	147 km	8 km
Feb 5, 2021	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	130 km	7 km
Jul 17, 2016	5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	129 km	5 km
Jun 21, 2020	9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	141 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

1,011 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 128 fatalities, 2,370 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 20, 2013	EF5	27 km	13.9 mi	24
May 24, 2011	EF5	48 km	63.1 mi	9
May 3, 1999	EF5	4 km	37.0 mi	36
May 5, 1960	EF5	88 km	71.8 mi	5
May 9, 2016	EF4	82 km	8.9 mi	1
May 19, 2013	EF4	54 km	23.0 mi	2
May 24, 2011	EF4	18 km	33.3 mi	1
May 24, 2011	EF4	34 km	23.1 mi	0
May 10, 2010	EF4	41 km	22.3 mi	1
May 10, 2010	EF4	37 km	24.0 mi	2
May 8, 2003	EF4	37 km	17.3 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF4	86 km	15.0 mi	1
May 3, 1999	EF4	82 km	35.0 mi	2
May 22, 1981	EF4	48 km	16.7 mi	0
Apr 30, 1978	EF4	48 km	9.3 mi	0
Apr 17, 1976	EF4	66 km	32.9 mi	0
May 24, 1973	EF4	28 km	13.3 mi	2
Apr 19, 1972	EF4	92 km	28.2 mi	5
Oct 5, 1970	EF4	89 km	25.0 mi	4
Jun 10, 1967	EF4	84 km	0.1 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	86 km
2012	TOWNLEY ROAD	24,139	95 km
2009	RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS	23,099	84 km
1996	WESTSIDE	16,723	93 km
2005	UNNAMED	15,416	96 km
2006	RATLIFF CITY	12,435	91 km
2024	RUSH	12,239	82 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,392	78 km
1993	CRATER CREEK	8,963	81 km
2000	CRATERLK-L	8,876	84 km
1994	MT SCOTT	8,005	78 km
2000	UNNAMED	7,962	75 km
2006	BIA EMPIRE	7,544	79 km
2015	CRATER CREEK	7,378	83 km
2012	NOBLE	7,037	59 km
2006	BIALOCO	6,843	96 km
2006	VELMA	6,364	75 km
2009	LINDSAY	6,195	32 km
2022	115 / MEERS	6,136	74 km
2023	RX MARCY RUSH	5,998	84 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	1.1 in	Coldest, Driest
February	43°F (6°C)	1.5 in
March	51°F (11°C)	2.4 in
April	61°F (16°C)	2.9 in
May	69°F (21°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
June	78°F (25°C)	4.0 in
July	84°F (29°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	82°F (28°C)	2.6 in
September	74°F (23°C)	3.9 in
October	63°F (17°C)	3.2 in
November	50°F (10°C)	1.9 in
December	40°F (5°C)	1.3 in

Amber has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 40°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.1").

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