Weather & Climate in Elgin, OK

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

Elgin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°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 1,279 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	60.6°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,279 ft (390 m)
Area	3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²)
Population Density	952/sq mi
Coordinates	34.7859°N, 98.2966°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Comanche County County
Nearest Airport	Lawton-Fort Sill Regional (LAW) 17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.04"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	86.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	59.6 / 100
Community Resilience	26.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

1,581 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	149 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	123 km	8 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	149 km	6 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	133 km	5 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	121 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	127 km	7 km
Apr 16, 2013	3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma	M4.2	148 km	7 km
Apr 7, 2016	1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma	M4.2	141 km	6 km
Jan 18, 1995	4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M4.2	64 km	5 km
Jan 1, 2016	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	127 km	6 km
Aug 3, 2017	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	128 km	5 km
Mar 29, 2016	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.2	149 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.1	127 km	7 km
Jun 18, 2014	7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.1	122 km	5 km
Jul 28, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.1	149 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2014	7 km WNW of Meridian, Oklahoma	M4.0	149 km	4 km
Apr 10, 2014	12 km SE of Cedar Valley, Oklahoma	M4.0	132 km	7 km
Apr 8, 2015	6 km S of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.0	140 km	2 km
Jun 20, 2015	9 km NW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.0	134 km	3 km
Aug 17, 2016	2 km SW of Wellston, Oklahoma	M4.0	149 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

981 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 120 fatalities, 1,981 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 20, 2013	EF5	82 km	13.9 mi	24
May 24, 2011	EF5	73 km	63.1 mi	9
May 3, 1999	EF5	56 km	37.0 mi	36
May 9, 2016	EF4	90 km	8.9 mi	1
Nov 7, 2011	EF4	99 km	17.4 mi	0
May 24, 2011	EF4	39 km	33.3 mi	1
May 24, 2011	EF4	53 km	23.1 mi	0
May 10, 2010	EF4	91 km	24.0 mi	2
May 10, 2010	EF4	91 km	22.3 mi	1
May 8, 2003	EF4	92 km	17.3 mi	0
May 22, 1981	EF4	60 km	16.7 mi	0
Apr 17, 1976	EF4	23 km	32.9 mi	0
May 24, 1973	EF4	75 km	13.3 mi	2
Apr 19, 1972	EF4	82 km	28.2 mi	5
May 26, 1962	EF4	72 km	10.1 mi	0
May 25, 1962	EF4	98 km	7.2 mi	0
Sep 14, 1957	EF4	97 km	67.5 mi	2
May 24, 1957	EF4	60 km	21.6 mi	4
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	63 km	21.7 mi	0
Apr 19, 2023	EF3	69 km	10.9 mi	1

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	94 km
2011	FERGUSON	41,429	37 km
2012	TOWNLEY ROAD	24,139	47 km
2009	RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS	23,099	83 km
1996	WESTSIDE	16,723	45 km
2005	UNNAMED	15,416	98 km
2006	RATLIFF CITY	12,435	87 km
2024	RUSH	12,239	31 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,392	22 km
2022	62 FIRE	9,804	54 km
1993	CRATER CREEK	8,963	27 km
2000	CRATERLK-L	8,876	30 km
1994	MT SCOTT	8,005	25 km
2000	UNNAMED	7,962	19 km
2006	BIA EMPIRE	7,544	47 km
2015	CRATER CREEK	7,378	29 km
2006	BIALOCO	6,843	78 km
2017	SQUIRREL CREEK	6,463	72 km
2006	VELMA	6,364	65 km
2009	LINDSAY	6,195	62 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	1.1 in	Coldest, Driest
February	43°F (6°C)	1.5 in
March	52°F (11°C)	2.4 in
April	61°F (16°C)	2.7 in
May	69°F (21°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.0 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.1 in
August	82°F (28°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
September	74°F (23°C)	3.8 in
October	63°F (17°C)	3.1 in
November	50°F (10°C)	1.9 in
December	41°F (5°C)	1.4 in

Elgin has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.1").

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