Weather & Climate in Beaver, OK

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

Beaver enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 323 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 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 2,426 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	56.5°F
	5% above US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,426 ft (739 m)
Area	1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density	1,413/sq mi
Coordinates	36.8151°N, 100.5235°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Beaver County County
Nearest Airport	Liberal Mid-America Regional (LBL) 29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.1"

44% below US avg

Snowfall 10.7"

Wettest Month (May) 3.19"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	37.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	33.0 / 100
Community Resilience	3.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

321 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	115 km	8 km
May 25, 2021	3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma	M4.1	80 km	8 km
Mar 8, 2017	10 km S of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.8	150 km	5 km
May 1, 2015	8 km NNE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.8	141 km	4 km
Feb 16, 2018	9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.7	142 km	7 km
Sep 16, 2015	9 km ENE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.7	146 km	11 km
Sep 15, 2015	11 km ENE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.6	148 km	5 km
Feb 29, 2016	9 km NE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.6	141 km	7 km
Mar 2, 2017	10 km NE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.5	142 km	6 km
Mar 24, 2015	9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.5	144 km	0 km
Jun 29, 2017	9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.5	142 km	6 km
Aug 9, 2021	4 km N of Wheeler, Texas	M3.5	150 km	7 km
Apr 13, 2015	5 km N of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.5	136 km	9 km
Apr 16, 2015	8 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.5	145 km	9 km
Jun 25, 2016	5 km N of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.4	135 km	5 km
Feb 16, 2018	9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.4	142 km	7 km
Mar 28, 2015	7 km NNE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.4	139 km	9 km
Sep 15, 2015	10 km ENE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.4	146 km	6 km
Apr 10, 2016	9 km NE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.4	142 km	5 km
Sep 30, 2016	5 km NNW of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.3	135 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

598 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 186 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1993	EF4	75 km	23.0 mi	0
Jun 9, 1971	EF4	99 km	15.9 mi	0
Jun 4, 1955	EF4	86 km	72.2 mi	0
Jun 15, 2023	EF3	52 km	6.3 mi	3
May 23, 2019	EF3	52 km	15.7 mi	0
May 17, 2019	EF3	69 km	29.6 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	84 km	14.7 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	44 km	51.3 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	87 km	5.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	91 km	20.9 mi	0
May 26, 1996	EF3	60 km	13.0 mi	0
May 26, 1996	EF3	86 km	28.0 mi	0
May 5, 1993	EF3	74 km	18.5 mi	0
May 5, 1993	EF3	84 km	12.0 mi	0
May 15, 1991	EF3	52 km	11.5 mi	0
May 31, 1990	EF3	86 km	14.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1989	EF3	60 km	12.0 mi	0
May 25, 1987	EF3	77 km	3.0 mi	0
Mar 22, 1987	EF3	71 km	30.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1978	EF3	50 km	14.4 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: OKS - STARBUCK (657,299 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	OKS - STARBUCK	657,299	63 km
2017	PERRYTON	290,211	93 km
2024	CATESBY FIRE	83,975	78 km
2017	OKS - 283	68,558	70 km
2024	SLAPOUT FIRE	23,810	46 km
1996	UNNAMED	23,123	32 km
2011	LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX	23,028	69 km
2020	412 FIRE	22,069	11 km
2022	BEAVER RIVER FIRE	20,512	23 km
2016	BUFFALO	16,160	75 km
1996	HIGHWAY 70 FIRE	10,314	99 km
2022	23 AND DD	8,885	25 km
2006	UNNAMED	8,750	45 km
2006	LOCUST GROVE	8,374	81 km
2014	HIGGINS 2	8,280	82 km
2019	GAGE FIRE	7,883	84 km
2006	UNNAMED	7,815	29 km
2021	COBB FIRE	7,142	97 km
2011	HASKELL COUNTY	6,736	81 km
1997	BUOY LINE	6,118	59 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	38°F (3°C)	0.7 in
March	46°F (8°C)	1.5 in
April	56°F (13°C)	1.6 in
May	65°F (18°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
June	75°F (24°C)	3.0 in
July	80°F (27°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	2.6 in
September	70°F (21°C)	1.9 in
October	58°F (15°C)	1.3 in
November	44°F (7°C)	1.0 in
December	35°F (2°C)	0.6 in

Beaver has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 34°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.5").

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