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Weather & Climate in Bessie, OK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bessie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 83°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 1,544 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,544 ft (471 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 529/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3854°N, 98.9892°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Washita County County |
| Nearest Airport | Clinton Regional (CLK) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively 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
2,003 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 | 125 km | 8 km |
| Jan 7, 2016 | 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.7 | 126 km | 4 km |
| Dec 7, 2013 | 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma | M4.5 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Jul 27, 2015 | 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma | M4.5 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2016 | 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 123 km | 7 km |
| Jul 9, 2016 | 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 122 km | 7 km |
| Aug 19, 2014 | 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2016 | 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 124 km | 7 km |
| Jun 16, 2014 | 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma | M4.3 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jan 13, 2024 | 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma | M4.3 | 147 km | 7 km |
| Mar 30, 2014 | 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Aug 3, 2017 | 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Mar 29, 2016 | 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 144 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 2017 | 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 1995 | 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 17 km SE of Waynoka, OK | M4.2 | 123 km | 6 km |
| Jan 1, 2016 | 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 147 km | 6 km |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 123 km | 7 km |
| Jan 18, 2016 | Oklahoma | M4.1 | 112 km | 8 km |
| Jul 28, 2015 | 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 144 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
779 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 37 fatalities, 466 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 24, 2011 | EF5 | 64 km | 63.1 mi | 9 |
| May 22, 1981 | EF4 | 57 km | 16.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 1976 | EF4 | 71 km | 32.9 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1973 | EF4 | 92 km | 13.3 mi | 2 |
| Jun 10, 1967 | EF4 | 80 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1967 | EF4 | 43 km | 8.7 mi | 4 |
| May 25, 1962 | EF4 | 23 km | 7.2 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 2019 | EF3 | 95 km | 2.2 mi | 2 |
| May 31, 2013 | EF3 | 82 km | 16.2 mi | 8 |
| May 24, 2011 | EF3 | 50 km | 8.6 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2011 | EF3 | 81 km | 13.2 mi | 1 |
| May 5, 2007 | EF3 | 80 km | 7.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 2002 | EF3 | 80 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2001 | EF3 | 12 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2001 | EF3 | 36 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2001 | EF3 | 35 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| May 3, 1999 | EF3 | 94 km | 22.0 mi | 0 |
| May 3, 1999 | EF3 | 71 km | 21.0 mi | 0 |
| May 3, 1999 | EF3 | 92 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| May 3, 1999 | EF3 | 83 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RHEA (277,949 acres, 2018).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2018 | RHEA | 277,949 | 69 km |
| 2009 | PUTNAM | 42,995 | 64 km |
| 2011 | FERGUSON | 41,429 | 74 km |
| 2012 | TOWNLEY ROAD | 24,139 | 71 km |
| 2006 | SWEETWATER DOBSON | 23,045 | 85 km |
| 1996 | WESTSIDE | 16,723 | 70 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 16,290 | 89 km |
| 2024 | RUSH | 12,239 | 78 km |
| 2018 | CARBON | 12,143 | 100 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 10,392 | 91 km |
| 2022 | 62 FIRE | 9,804 | 74 km |
| 1993 | CRATER CREEK | 8,963 | 85 km |
| 2000 | CRATERLK-L | 8,876 | 86 km |
| 2022 | 720 FIRE | 8,761 | 86 km |
| 2018 | SHAW | 8,581 | 95 km |
| 2022 | BRITT | 8,275 | 98 km |
| 1994 | MT SCOTT | 8,005 | 82 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 7,962 | 89 km |
| 2014 | CAMARGO | 7,494 | 69 km |
| 2015 | CRATER CREEK | 7,378 | 86 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in |
Bessie has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 39°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.9").