Weather & Climate in Douglas, OK

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

Douglas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°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 1,133 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	59.6°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,133 ft (345 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density	124/sq mi
Coordinates	36.2605°N, 97.6666°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Garfield County County
Nearest Airport	Enid Woodring Regional (WDG) 11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.96"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	82.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	49.6 / 100
Community Resilience	41.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

7,117 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Sep 3, 2016	14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M5.8	69 km	6 km
Feb 13, 2016	18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M5.1	97 km	8 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	115 km	3 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	98 km	4 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	10 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	14 km	6 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	67 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	31 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	77 km	8 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	100 km	7 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	82 km	6 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	46 km	5 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	57 km	5 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	66 km	10 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	84 km	4 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	99 km	7 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	99 km	7 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	49 km	6 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	65 km	5 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	78 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

871 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 141 fatalities, 1,308 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 25, 1955	EF5	83 km	56.4 mi	80
May 25, 1955	EF5	62 km	28.4 mi	20
May 3, 1999	EF4	45 km	15.0 mi	1
May 3, 1999	EF4	42 km	35.0 mi	2
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	22 km	66.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	98 km	22.0 mi	3
May 2, 1979	EF4	65 km	20.6 mi	1
Apr 30, 1978	EF4	76 km	9.3 mi	0
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	98 km	29.0 mi	14
May 24, 1973	EF4	100 km	13.3 mi	2
Jun 10, 1967	EF4	74 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 16, 1965	EF4	54 km	82.7 mi	0
Apr 2, 1956	EF4	88 km	108.3 mi	2
May 1, 1954	EF4	99 km	59.2 mi	0
May 25, 2019	EF3	89 km	2.2 mi	2
May 6, 2015	EF3	97 km	2.0 mi	0
May 31, 2013	EF3	95 km	16.2 mi	8
May 19, 2013	EF3	74 km	20.8 mi	0
May 24, 2011	EF3	91 km	13.2 mi	1
May 10, 2010	EF3	69 km	47.7 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GREYHORSE (10,411 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	GREYHORSE	10,411	99 km
2024	BOWMAN	9,422	97 km
2022	720 FIRE	8,761	74 km
2009	MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY	8,186	35 km
2012	GLENCOE	6,244	66 km
2015	UNNAMED	5,975	40 km
2012	CUSHING	5,654	98 km
2009	CLEO	5,063	81 km
2008	BYRON	5,033	80 km
2007	SALT FORK DELTA	4,784	78 km
2018	OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS	4,432	77 km
2016	BENDER	4,385	74 km
2022	SOUTH SOONER LAKE	4,324	60 km
2020	YOLO RANCH FIRE	4,173	63 km
2005	SALT FORK DELTA	3,980	77 km
2022	OKSLR-FY22-RX-WILDERNESS/FG	3,534	76 km
2012	PAWNEE FIRE	3,450	74 km
2014	GUTHRIE	3,014	55 km
2000	WILD CREEK	2,697	91 km
2012	LAGOON CREEK	2,563	92 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	1.1 in	Coldest, Driest
February	40°F (5°C)	1.5 in
March	49°F (10°C)	2.7 in
April	59°F (15°C)	3.3 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.2 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	3.0 in
September	73°F (23°C)	3.8 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.0 in
November	47°F (9°C)	2.3 in
December	38°F (3°C)	1.5 in

Douglas has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 37°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.1").

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