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Weather & Climate in Cache, OK

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

Cache enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 83°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 32.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,250 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,250 ft (381 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density834/sq mi
Coordinates34.6276°N, 98.6195°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyComanche County County
Nearest AirportLawton-Fort Sill Regional (LAW)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.3"
15% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability59.6 / 100
Community Resilience26.6 / 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

337 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 95 km 5 km
Jul 25, 2019 13 km W of Kingfisher, Oklahoma M3.9 144 km 6 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 95 km 5 km
Apr 28, 1998 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma M3.9 25 km 5 km
Feb 8, 2002 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma M3.8 26 km 5 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 79 km 20 km
Dec 17, 1992 7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.6 96 km 5 km
Jul 27, 2019 14 km WSW of Kingfisher, Oklahoma M3.5 142 km 7 km
Sep 9, 2016 1 km WSW of Spencer, Oklahoma M3.5 149 km 7 km
Feb 27, 2013 3 km SSW of Nicoma Park, Oklahoma M3.5 149 km 5 km
Aug 27, 2017 15 km WSW of Watonga, Oklahoma M3.5 129 km 8 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 133 km 5 km
Apr 19, 2021 8 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.5 93 km 11 km
Aug 7, 2019 14 km WSW of Kingfisher, Oklahoma M3.5 142 km 7 km
Aug 9, 2019 15 km NW of Okarche, Oklahoma M3.4 139 km 7 km
Jul 8, 2016 3 km NE of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.4 104 km 6 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km SE of Hitchcock, Oklahoma M3.4 145 km 7 km
Jan 28, 2009 0 km ENE of Amber, Oklahoma M3.4 91 km 5 km
Mar 11, 2010 14 km S of Calumet, Oklahoma M3.4 105 km 6 km
Jul 14, 2016 3 km WSW of Nicoma Park, Oklahoma M3.4 149 km 7 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

821 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 128 fatalities, 3,248 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 24, 2011 EF5 96 km 63.1 mi 9
May 3, 1999 EF5 90 km 37.0 mi 36
Apr 3, 1964 EF5 82 km 4.7 mi 7
Nov 7, 2011 EF4 64 km 17.4 mi 0
May 24, 2011 EF4 74 km 33.3 mi 1
May 24, 2011 EF4 86 km 23.1 mi 0
May 22, 1981 EF4 80 km 16.7 mi 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 68 km 39.7 mi 11
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 90 km 46.9 mi 42
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 30 km 32.9 mi 0
May 26, 1962 EF4 55 km 10.1 mi 0
May 25, 1962 EF4 89 km 7.2 mi 0
May 24, 1957 EF4 41 km 21.6 mi 4
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 70 km 21.7 mi 0
May 16, 2015 EF3 86 km 40.4 mi 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 95 km 10.3 mi 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 82 km 8.6 mi 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 56 km 13.0 mi 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 80 km 6.0 mi 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 39 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: FERGUSON (41,429 acres, 2011).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2011 FERGUSON 41,429 17 km
2012 TOWNLEY ROAD 24,139 23 km
1996 WESTSIDE 16,723 23 km
2024 RUSH 12,239 13 km
2011 WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX 12,118 78 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,392 12 km
2022 62 FIRE 9,804 26 km
1993 CRATER CREEK 8,963 9 km
2000 CRATERLK-L 8,876 6 km
1994 MT SCOTT 8,005 13 km
2000 UNNAMED 7,962 15 km
2006 BIA EMPIRE 7,544 61 km
2015 CRATER CREEK 7,378 7 km
2006 BIALOCO 6,843 94 km
2017 SQUIRREL CREEK 6,463 79 km
2006 VELMA 6,364 88 km
2009 LINDSAY 6,195 96 km
2022 WEST BEND 6,192 89 km
2021 ARROWHEAD 6,156 91 km
2022 115 / MEERS 6,136 22 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 1.4 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
November 51°F (10°C) 1.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.4 in

Cache has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 41°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.1").

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