Weather & Climate in Comanche, OK

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

Comanche enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°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 32.2 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. 67% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,047 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	64.2°F
	19% above US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,047 ft (319 m)
Area	4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²)
Population Density	321/sq mi
Coordinates	34.3625°N, 97.9799°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Stephens County County
Nearest Airport	Lawton-Fort Sill Regional (LAW) 29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"

15% below US avg

Snowfall 1.9"

Wettest Month (May) 5.00"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	66.9%
Unhealthy Days	7

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	65.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	52.8 / 100
Community Resilience	27.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

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

Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	149 km	8 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	145 km	5 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	147 km	5 km
Jan 18, 1995	4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M4.2	58 km	5 km
Jun 18, 2014	7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.1	147 km	5 km
Apr 28, 1998	9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma	M3.9	61 km	5 km
Jul 15, 2014	3 km N of Harrah, Oklahoma	M3.9	149 km	7 km
Nov 15, 1990	5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M3.9	57 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2002	8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma	M3.8	54 km	5 km
Nov 5, 2013	8 km SSW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M3.8	149 km	5 km
Jan 15, 2010	3 km ESE of Jones, Oklahoma	M3.7	148 km	8 km
May 31, 2014	1 km ESE of Choctaw, Oklahoma	M3.7	142 km	7 km
Sep 25, 2023	9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma	M3.7	23 km	20 km
Jun 1, 2014	3 km ENE of Choctaw, Oklahoma	M3.6	144 km	5 km
Jan 24, 2010	2 km ENE of Choctaw, Oklahoma	M3.6	143 km	6 km
Aug 9, 2015	1 km WNW of McLoud, Oklahoma	M3.6	144 km	7 km
Apr 24, 2015	6 km N of Spencer, Oklahoma	M3.6	147 km	7 km
Jun 16, 2013	2 km W of Jones, Oklahoma	M3.6	147 km	7 km
Dec 17, 1992	7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M3.6	56 km	5 km
Sep 9, 2016	1 km WSW of Spencer, Oklahoma	M3.5	139 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

784 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 142 fatalities, 3,196 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 3, 1999	EF5	86 km	37.0 mi	36
Apr 3, 1964	EF5	70 km	4.7 mi	7
Apr 27, 2024	EF4	92 km	26.8 mi	1
May 9, 2016	EF4	61 km	8.9 mi	1
May 24, 2011	EF4	72 km	33.3 mi	1
May 24, 2011	EF4	62 km	23.1 mi	0
Feb 10, 2009	EF4	58 km	37.0 mi	8
Apr 10, 1979	EF4	86 km	46.9 mi	42
Apr 17, 1976	EF4	76 km	32.9 mi	0
Apr 19, 1972	EF4	40 km	28.2 mi	5
May 26, 1962	EF4	49 km	10.1 mi	0
Sep 14, 1957	EF4	93 km	67.5 mi	2
May 24, 1957	EF4	49 km	21.6 mi	4
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	8 km	21.7 mi	0
May 25, 2024	EF3	96 km	47.3 mi	7
Apr 27, 2024	EF3	92 km	9.9 mi	1
Apr 19, 2023	EF3	86 km	10.9 mi	1
May 9, 2016	EF3	80 km	16.6 mi	0
May 6, 2015	EF3	90 km	10.3 mi	0
May 10, 2010	EF3	62 km	4.9 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LOCO-HEALDTON (56,584 acres, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2009	LOCO-HEALDTON	56,584	50 km
2011	FERGUSON	41,429	79 km
1991	ARBUCKLE	29,823	76 km
2021	WINDMILL	28,410	66 km
2009	MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX	25,907	78 km
2012	TOWNLEY ROAD	24,139	88 km
2009	RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS	23,099	49 km
2009	TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX	20,991	86 km
2009	BRUSHY MOUNTAIN	18,412	70 km
1996	WESTSIDE	16,723	87 km
2006	RINGGOLD	16,382	62 km
2005	UNNAMED	15,416	62 km
1996	HENRIETTA FIRE	13,629	84 km
2006	RATLIFF CITY	12,435	48 km
2024	RUSH	12,239	73 km
2011	WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX	12,118	86 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,392	59 km
2000	UNNAMED	9,943	74 km
2022	62 FIRE	9,804	92 km
1993	CRATER CREEK	8,963	66 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	1.2 in	Driest
February	44°F (7°C)	1.7 in
March	53°F (12°C)	2.5 in
April	62°F (16°C)	2.9 in
May	70°F (21°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
June	78°F (25°C)	4.0 in
July	85°F (29°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
August	82°F (28°C)	2.5 in
September	75°F (24°C)	4.0 in
October	64°F (18°C)	3.5 in
November	51°F (11°C)	2.1 in
December	43°F (6°C)	1.7 in	Coldest

Comanche has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 43°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.2").

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