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Weather & Climate in Elk City, OK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Elk City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°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 1,964 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,964 ft (599 m) |
| Area | 16.4 sq mi (42.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 710/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3896°N, 99.4287°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Beckham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elk City Regional Business (ELK) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1,005 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Feb 13, 2016 | 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M5.1 | 138 km | 8 km |
| Jan 7, 2016 | 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.7 | 138 km | 4 km |
| Jan 7, 2016 | 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 136 km | 7 km |
| Jan 7, 2016 | 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 137 km | 7 km |
| Jul 9, 2016 | 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 134 km | 7 km |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 17 km SE of Waynoka, OK | M4.2 | 135 km | 6 km |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 136 km | 7 km |
| May 13, 2017 | 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 2016 | Oklahoma | M4.1 | 135 km | 8 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 109 km | 8 km |
| Feb 13, 2016 | 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.0 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jan 6, 2016 | 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.0 | 137 km | 9 km |
| Jul 25, 2019 | 13 km W of Kingfisher, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 132 km | 6 km |
| Jan 6, 2016 | 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 138 km | 7 km |
| Apr 28, 1998 | 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Jan 8, 2016 | 16 km ESE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 140 km | 8 km |
| Mar 2, 2016 | 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 136 km | 7 km |
| Jan 7, 2016 | 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 135 km | 9 km |
| Mar 3, 2016 | 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Sep 16, 2016 | 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 133 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
681 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 242 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 8, 1995 | EF4 | 73 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 1981 | EF4 | 96 km | 16.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1967 | EF4 | 24 km | 8.7 mi | 4 |
| May 25, 1962 | EF4 | 25 km | 7.2 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1955 | EF4 | 84 km | 45.1 mi | 2 |
| Apr 14, 2012 | EF3 | 87 km | 34.0 mi | 6 |
| May 24, 2011 | EF3 | 90 km | 8.6 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 2007 | EF3 | 40 km | 7.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 2002 | EF3 | 85 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2001 | EF3 | 6 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2001 | EF3 | 41 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2001 | EF3 | 61 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 1997 | EF3 | 93 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1991 | EF3 | 83 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1990 | EF3 | 100 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1982 | EF3 | 50 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1982 | EF3 | 86 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1982 | EF3 | 78 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
| May 22, 1981 | EF3 | 38 km | 10.3 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1977 | EF3 | 84 km | 10.4 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RHEA (277,949 acres, 2018).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2018 | RHEA | 277,949 | 78 km |
| 2017 | LEFORS EAST | 68,701 | 99 km |
| 2009 | PUTNAM | 42,995 | 77 km |
| 2011 | FERGUSON | 41,429 | 96 km |
| 2022 | CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM | 37,663 | 98 km |
| 2022 | WASHITA RIVER FIRE | 35,421 | 69 km |
| 2014 | HIGGINS | 28,466 | 86 km |
| 2012 | TOWNLEY ROAD | 24,139 | 89 km |
| 2006 | SWEETWATER DOBSON | 23,045 | 46 km |
| 2018 | MILLIRON | 20,437 | 75 km |
| 2009 | MAGIC CITY | 18,922 | 83 km |
| 1996 | WESTSIDE | 16,723 | 90 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 16,290 | 68 km |
| 2016 | I40 | 14,780 | 86 km |
| 2018 | CARBON | 12,143 | 61 km |
| 2022 | 62 FIRE | 9,804 | 90 km |
| 2018 | SHAW | 8,581 | 63 km |
| 2022 | BRITT | 8,275 | 58 km |
| 2014 | CAMARGO | 7,494 | 69 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 6,464 | 70 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Elk City has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 39°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").