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Weather & Climate in Dickson, OK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dickson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°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 858 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 858 ft (262 m) |
| Area | 14.1 sq mi (36.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 99/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1902°N, 96.9988°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Marshall County County |
| Nearest Airport | North Texas Regional/Perrin Field (PNX) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
530 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Sep 6, 1997 | 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma | M4.5 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 1995 | 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 1998 | 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 146 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 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2002 | 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma | M3.8 | 138 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 2012 | 9 km WNW of Prague, Oklahoma | M3.8 | 148 km | 5 km |
| May 31, 2014 | 1 km ESE of Choctaw, Oklahoma | M3.7 | 147 km | 7 km |
| Sep 25, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma | M3.7 | 78 km | 20 km |
| Apr 7, 2021 | 7 km WSW of Horntown, Oklahoma | M3.6 | 115 km | 29 km |
| Jun 18, 2016 | 6 km NE of Harrah, Oklahoma | M3.6 | 150 km | 7 km |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 7 km ENE of Harrah, Oklahoma | M3.6 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Dec 17, 1992 | 7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma | M3.6 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Jan 24, 2010 | 2 km ENE of Choctaw, Oklahoma | M3.6 | 148 km | 6 km |
| Jun 1, 2014 | 3 km ENE of Choctaw, Oklahoma | M3.6 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2015 | 6 km NE of Irving, Texas | M3.6 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2015 | 1 km WNW of McLoud, Oklahoma | M3.6 | 139 km | 7 km |
| Jun 8, 2004 | 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma | M3.5 | 24 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2013 | 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma | M3.5 | 19 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
720 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 56 fatalities, 555 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 27, 2024 | EF4 | 33 km | 26.8 mi | 1 |
| May 9, 2016 | EF4 | 53 km | 8.9 mi | 1 |
| Feb 10, 2009 | EF4 | 64 km | 37.0 mi | 8 |
| Apr 19, 1972 | EF4 | 55 km | 28.2 mi | 5 |
| Apr 27, 1966 | EF4 | 45 km | 10.2 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1960 | EF4 | 86 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 1959 | EF4 | 61 km | 6.2 mi | 7 |
| Sep 14, 1957 | EF4 | 88 km | 67.5 mi | 2 |
| Apr 2, 1957 | EF4 | 60 km | 7.9 mi | 3 |
| Apr 2, 1957 | EF4 | 39 km | 5.2 mi | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2024 | EF3 | 90 km | 21.7 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 2024 | EF3 | 96 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2024 | EF3 | 32 km | 9.9 mi | 1 |
| Apr 30, 2019 | EF3 | 77 km | 27.6 mi | 2 |
| May 9, 2016 | EF3 | 44 km | 16.6 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 2016 | EF3 | 96 km | 13.8 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 2016 | EF3 | 40 km | 9.1 mi | 1 |
| May 25, 2015 | EF3 | 71 km | 18.8 mi | 1 |
| Apr 14, 2011 | EF3 | 70 km | 17.0 mi | 2 |
| May 10, 2010 | EF3 | 30 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 | 43 km |
| 1991 | ARBUCKLE | 29,823 | 26 km |
| 2021 | WINDMILL | 28,410 | 34 km |
| 2009 | RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS | 23,099 | 54 km |
| 2009 | BRUSHY MOUNTAIN | 18,412 | 33 km |
| 2006 | RINGGOLD | 16,382 | 90 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 15,416 | 40 km |
| 2006 | RATLIFF CITY | 12,435 | 49 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 10,935 | 96 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 9,943 | 29 km |
| 2006 | BIA EMPIRE | 7,544 | 95 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 7,228 | 23 km |
| 2006 | BIALOCO | 6,843 | 63 km |
| 2009 | MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX | 6,505 | 83 km |
| 2017 | SQUIRREL CREEK | 6,463 | 84 km |
| 2006 | VELMA | 6,364 | 71 km |
| 1996 | TURNPIKE MVD | 5,912 | 42 km |
| 2005 | CALLISBURG | 5,797 | 49 km |
| 2005 | ANTIOCH | 5,513 | 65 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 5,370 | 68 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in |
Dickson has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.6").