Weather & Climate in Baker, OK

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

Baker enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 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 19.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 2,848 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	57.2°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,848 ft (868 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density	66/sq mi
Coordinates	36.8704°N, 101.0177°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Texas County County
Nearest Airport	Liberal Mid-America Regional (LBL) 12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.1"

50% below US avg

Snowfall 17.0"

Wettest Month (May) 2.99"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	56.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	32.4 / 100
Community Resilience	2.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Apr 14, 2021	34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas	M4.3	113 km	8 km
May 25, 2021	3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma	M4.1	118 km	8 km
Aug 15, 2017	28 km SSE of Protection, Kansas	M3.1	149 km	5 km
Jul 21, 2017	26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas	M3.1	146 km	7 km
Aug 15, 2017	26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas	M3.1	147 km	5 km
Feb 16, 2018	28 km ENE of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M3.1	149 km	3 km
Oct 13, 2017	7 km W of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M3.0	116 km	4 km
Mar 16, 2018	22 km NE of Fort Supply, Oklahoma	M3.0	146 km	4 km
Oct 25, 1999	2 km WNW of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M3.0	121 km	26 km
Aug 12, 2019	26 km ENE of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M2.9	146 km	5 km
May 14, 2013	8 km SE of Canadian, Texas	M2.9	129 km	5 km
Oct 25, 2017	23 km NE of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M2.9	142 km	8 km
Jun 15, 2007	3 km WSW of Pampa, Texas	M2.9	149 km	5 km
Jan 21, 2018	27 km ENE of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M2.9	147 km	6 km
Jul 24, 2017	26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas	M2.9	146 km	3 km
Jun 25, 2017	6 km N of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M2.8	123 km	3 km
Mar 23, 1995	7 km NNE of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M2.8	126 km	5 km
Apr 9, 2018	23 km NE of Fort Supply, Oklahoma	M2.8	147 km	4 km
Feb 27, 2012	25 km WSW of Lipscomb, Texas	M2.8	90 km	5 km
Mar 17, 2018	22 km NE of Fort Supply, Oklahoma	M2.8	146 km	1 km

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

Tornado History

523 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 188 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1993	EF4	36 km	23.0 mi	0
Jun 9, 1971	EF4	75 km	15.9 mi	0
Jun 15, 2023	EF3	54 km	6.3 mi	3
May 23, 2019	EF3	91 km	15.7 mi	0
May 17, 2019	EF3	94 km	29.6 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	28 km	51.3 mi	0
May 26, 1996	EF3	81 km	28.0 mi	0
May 26, 1996	EF3	27 km	13.0 mi	0
May 5, 1993	EF3	30 km	18.5 mi	0
May 5, 1993	EF3	52 km	12.0 mi	0
May 15, 1991	EF3	96 km	11.5 mi	0
May 31, 1990	EF3	78 km	14.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1989	EF3	34 km	12.0 mi	0
May 25, 1987	EF3	67 km	3.0 mi	0
May 25, 1987	EF3	82 km	3.0 mi	0
Mar 22, 1987	EF3	97 km	30.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1978	EF3	77 km	14.4 mi	0
Jun 21, 1974	EF3	46 km	2.7 mi	0
Sep 25, 1973	EF3	87 km	5.7 mi	0
May 9, 1972	EF3	92 km	2.7 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SLAPOUT FIRE (23,810 acres, 2024).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2024	SLAPOUT FIRE	23,810	89 km
1996	UNNAMED	23,123	65 km
2011	LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX	23,028	94 km
2020	412 FIRE	22,069	43 km
2022	BEAVER RIVER FIRE	20,512	26 km
2011	TUNNER	17,774	76 km
2022	23 AND DD	8,885	53 km
2006	UNNAMED	8,750	67 km
2006	UNNAMED	7,815	73 km
2021	COBB FIRE	7,142	56 km
2011	HASKELL COUNTY	6,736	60 km
1997	BUOY LINE	6,118	25 km
2016	OPTIMA	5,084	21 km
2002	UNNAMED	3,967	99 km
2017	BLACK MONDAY	3,376	33 km
2000	UNNAMED	3,303	75 km
2017	OKS - BEAVER	3,168	46 km
2022	23 FIRE	2,704	49 km
2006	UNNAMED	2,605	80 km
2006	STEELER	2,471	64 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	0.5 in	Driest
February	38°F (3°C)	0.5 in
March	46°F (8°C)	1.4 in
April	55°F (13°C)	1.6 in
May	65°F (18°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
June	75°F (24°C)	2.8 in
July	80°F (27°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	78°F (25°C)	2.3 in
September	69°F (21°C)	1.8 in
October	57°F (14°C)	1.2 in
November	44°F (6°C)	0.9 in
December	35°F (2°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

Baker has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 35°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.5").

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