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Weather & Climate in Apache, OK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Apache enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,285 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,285 ft (392 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 485/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8942°N, 98.3587°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Comanche County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lawton-Fort Sill Regional (LAW) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1,942 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jul 27, 2015 | 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma | M4.5 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Dec 7, 2013 | 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma | M4.5 | 119 km | 8 km |
| Aug 19, 2014 | 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Apr 16, 2013 | Oklahoma | M4.4 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Jun 16, 2014 | 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma | M4.3 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Jan 13, 2024 | 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma | M4.3 | 122 km | 7 km |
| Aug 3, 2017 | 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Apr 7, 2016 | 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 137 km | 6 km |
| Apr 16, 2013 | 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 144 km | 7 km |
| Jan 1, 2016 | 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 122 km | 6 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 1995 | 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Mar 29, 2016 | 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Feb 9, 2014 | 6 km SSW of Langston, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Apr 27, 2015 | 7 km WSW of Langston, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jan 13, 2024 | 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 122 km | 7 km |
| Jul 28, 2015 | 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jun 18, 2014 | 7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Jun 15, 2018 | Oklahoma | M4.0 | 150 km | 7 km |
| May 15, 2018 | 10 km SSE of Marshall, Oklahoma | M4.0 | 150 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
999 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 118 fatalities, 2,019 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 20, 2013 | EF5 | 79 km | 13.9 mi | 24 |
| May 24, 2011 | EF5 | 62 km | 63.1 mi | 9 |
| May 3, 1999 | EF5 | 53 km | 37.0 mi | 36 |
| May 9, 2016 | EF4 | 99 km | 8.9 mi | 1 |
| May 24, 2011 | EF4 | 57 km | 23.1 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2011 | EF4 | 38 km | 33.3 mi | 1 |
| May 10, 2010 | EF4 | 89 km | 24.0 mi | 2 |
| May 10, 2010 | EF4 | 91 km | 22.3 mi | 1 |
| May 8, 2003 | EF4 | 90 km | 17.3 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 1981 | EF4 | 47 km | 16.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1978 | EF4 | 94 km | 9.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 1976 | EF4 | 15 km | 32.9 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1973 | EF4 | 66 km | 13.3 mi | 2 |
| Apr 19, 1972 | EF4 | 94 km | 28.2 mi | 5 |
| May 26, 1962 | EF4 | 83 km | 10.1 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1962 | EF4 | 87 km | 7.2 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1957 | EF4 | 71 km | 21.6 mi | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2024 | EF3 | 99 km | 2.4 mi | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2024 | EF3 | 76 km | 21.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 2023 | EF3 | 69 km | 10.9 mi | 1 |
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 | 34 km |
| 2012 | TOWNLEY ROAD | 24,139 | 43 km |
| 2009 | RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS | 23,099 | 93 km |
| 1996 | WESTSIDE | 16,723 | 41 km |
| 2006 | RATLIFF CITY | 12,435 | 98 km |
| 2024 | RUSH | 12,239 | 30 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 10,392 | 28 km |
| 2022 | 62 FIRE | 9,804 | 51 km |
| 1993 | CRATER CREEK | 8,963 | 29 km |
| 2000 | CRATERLK-L | 8,876 | 32 km |
| 1994 | MT SCOTT | 8,005 | 25 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 7,962 | 24 km |
| 2006 | BIA EMPIRE | 7,544 | 60 km |
| 2015 | CRATER CREEK | 7,378 | 31 km |
| 2006 | BIALOCO | 6,843 | 90 km |
| 2017 | SQUIRREL CREEK | 6,463 | 85 km |
| 2006 | VELMA | 6,364 | 76 km |
| 2009 | LINDSAY | 6,195 | 65 km |
| 2022 | 115 / MEERS | 6,136 | 22 km |
| 2023 | RX MARCY RUSH | 5,998 | 31 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 1.2 in |
Apache has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.1").