Weather & Climate in Cheyenne, OK

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

Cheyenne enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 326 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 26.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,947 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	59.8°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,947 ft (593 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density	845/sq mi
Coordinates	35.6109°N, 99.6764°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Roger Mills County County
Nearest Airport	Elk City Regional Business (ELK) 20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.8"

29% below US avg

Wettest Month (May) 4.13"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	23.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	95.6 / 100
Community Resilience	17.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

1,001 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	131 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	130 km	4 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	126 km	7 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	129 km	7 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	128 km	7 km
Apr 14, 2021	34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas	M4.3	123 km	8 km
May 13, 2017	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	128 km	5 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	128 km	7 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, OK	M4.2	127 km	6 km
Jan 18, 2016	Oklahoma	M4.1	136 km	8 km
May 25, 2021	3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma	M4.1	78 km	8 km
Jan 6, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.0	129 km	9 km
Feb 13, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.0	128 km	5 km
Jul 25, 2019	13 km W of Kingfisher, Oklahoma	M3.9	147 km	6 km
Mar 3, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	125 km	8 km
Jan 6, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	130 km	7 km
Sep 16, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	125 km	8 km
Apr 28, 1998	9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma	M3.9	147 km	5 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	127 km	9 km
Jun 8, 2015	19 km W of Cleo Springs, Oklahoma	M3.9	126 km	4 km

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

Tornado History

652 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 154 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	93 km	29.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	51 km	15.0 mi	0
Jun 10, 1967	EF4	27 km	8.7 mi	4
May 25, 1962	EF4	57 km	7.2 mi	0
May 25, 1955	EF4	84 km	45.1 mi	2
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	57 km	34.0 mi	6
May 5, 2007	EF3	30 km	7.7 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	86 km	8.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	74 km	7.8 mi	1
Apr 17, 2002	EF3	77 km	8.0 mi	0
Oct 9, 2001	EF3	72 km	6.0 mi	0
Oct 9, 2001	EF3	34 km	11.5 mi	0
Oct 9, 2001	EF3	93 km	13.0 mi	0
Jun 11, 1997	EF3	77 km	9.0 mi	0
May 26, 1991	EF3	96 km	12.5 mi	0
May 15, 1991	EF3	80 km	15.0 mi	0
Mar 22, 1987	EF3	88 km	30.0 mi	0
May 7, 1986	EF3	74 km	7.0 mi	0
Oct 31, 1984	EF3	91 km	20.0 mi	0
May 11, 1982	EF3	82 km	7.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SMOKEHOUSE CREEK (1,047,464 acres, 2024).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2024	SMOKEHOUSE CREEK	1,047,464	96 km
2017	PERRYTON	290,211	75 km
2018	RHEA	277,949	75 km
2024	CATESBY FIRE	83,975	86 km
2017	LEFORS EAST	68,701	82 km
2009	PUTNAM	42,995	76 km
2022	CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM	37,663	68 km
2022	WASHITA RIVER FIRE	35,421	36 km
2014	HIGGINS	28,466	53 km
2006	SWEETWATER DOBSON	23,045	21 km
2011	LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX	23,028	91 km
2018	MILLIRON	20,437	83 km
2009	MAGIC CITY	18,922	65 km
2008	UNNAMED	16,290	40 km
2016	I40	14,780	74 km
2018	CARBON	12,143	57 km
1997	CANADIAN FIRE	9,774	70 km
2018	SHAW	8,581	30 km
2006	LOCUST GROVE	8,374	87 km
2014	HIGGINS 2	8,280	72 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	0.6 in	Driest
February	41°F (5°C)	0.9 in
March	49°F (9°C)	1.8 in
April	58°F (14°C)	2.1 in
May	67°F (19°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
June	76°F (24°C)	3.5 in
July	82°F (28°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	80°F (26°C)	2.6 in
September	72°F (22°C)	3.0 in
October	60°F (16°C)	1.9 in
November	47°F (8°C)	1.3 in
December	38°F (3°C)	0.8 in	Coldest

Cheyenne has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.6").

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