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Weather & Climate in Davidson, OK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Davidson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 84°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 1,169 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,169 ft (356 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 331/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2421°N, 99.0781°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wilbarger County County |
| Nearest Airport | Frederick Regional (FDR) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.1 / 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 Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
87 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 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 1998 | 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2002 | 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma | M3.8 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Sep 25, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma | M3.7 | 123 km | 20 km |
| Dec 17, 1992 | 7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma | M3.6 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Mar 6, 2020 | 8 km NE of Alex, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2002 | 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma | M3.3 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jul 7, 2014 | 10 km SSW of Wilson, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Jul 7, 1998 | 10 km S of Erin Springs, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 2010 | 3 km ESE of Bradley, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Nov 17, 2009 | 2 km NW of Ratliff City, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Feb 19, 2019 | 6 km SSE of Amber, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 2016 | 10 km N of Alex, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Aug 18, 2011 | 3 km W of Bradley, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Apr 5, 1995 | 5 km NNE of Rocky, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 2020 | 8 km NE of Alex, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 8 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 123 km | 7 km |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Oklahoma | M2.9 | 123 km | 17 km |
| Jul 10, 2022 | 11 km ESE of Chickasha, Oklahoma | M2.9 | 144 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
661 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 81 fatalities, 2,371 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 3, 1964 | EF5 | 65 km | 4.7 mi | 7 |
| Nov 7, 2011 | EF4 | 16 km | 17.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 1980 | EF4 | 72 km | 8.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 10, 1979 | EF4 | 8 km | 39.7 mi | 11 |
| Apr 10, 1979 | EF4 | 61 km | 46.9 mi | 42 |
| Apr 17, 1976 | EF4 | 87 km | 32.9 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1962 | EF4 | 59 km | 10.1 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1957 | EF4 | 53 km | 21.6 mi | 4 |
| May 1, 1954 | EF4 | 66 km | 68.6 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 1951 | EF4 | 96 km | 2.0 mi | 2 |
| May 4, 2022 | EF3 | 60 km | 23.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2021 | EF3 | 95 km | 8.4 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 2015 | EF3 | 42 km | 40.4 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 2005 | EF3 | 85 km | 16.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2001 | EF3 | 95 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| May 3, 1999 | EF3 | 99 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 1986 | EF3 | 87 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1982 | EF3 | 46 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1982 | EF3 | 54 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
| May 11, 1982 | EF3 | 48 km | 4.0 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 | 68 km |
| 2022 | COCONUT | 27,963 | 47 km |
| 1996 | TRIANGLE FIRE | 25,553 | 83 km |
| 2012 | TOWNLEY ROAD | 24,139 | 64 km |
| 2009 | TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX | 20,991 | 82 km |
| 1996 | BUCKLE L FIRE | 20,089 | 96 km |
| 1996 | WESTSIDE | 16,723 | 65 km |
| 2008 | ARCHER CO | 13,969 | 92 km |
| 2024 | RUSH | 12,239 | 70 km |
| 2011 | WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX | 12,118 | 45 km |
| 2019 | VIVIAN | 11,825 | 78 km |
| 2011 | MILLER CREEK | 10,888 | 99 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 10,392 | 72 km |
| 2022 | 62 FIRE | 9,804 | 56 km |
| 1993 | CRATER CREEK | 8,963 | 69 km |
| 2000 | CRATERLK-L | 8,876 | 66 km |
| 1994 | MT SCOTT | 8,005 | 73 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 7,962 | 75 km |
| 2011 | COPPER BREAKS | 7,918 | 84 km |
| 2023 | CAMPBELL | 7,888 | 94 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 1.1 in |
Davidson has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 40°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (1.0").