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Weather & Climate in Erick, OK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Erick enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 2,065 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,065 ft (629 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 814/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2156°N, 99.8687°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Beckham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elk City Regional Business (ELK) 31 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
82 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Apr 14, 2021 | 34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas | M4.3 | 125 km | 8 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 119 km | 8 km |
| Apr 28, 1998 | 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2002 | 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma | M3.8 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Aug 27, 2017 | 15 km WSW of Watonga, Oklahoma | M3.5 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Aug 9, 2021 | 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas | M3.5 | 47 km | 7 km |
| Feb 26, 2016 | 10 km E of Seiling, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 140 km | 7 km |
| Feb 15, 1997 | 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas | M3.2 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Feb 18, 2018 | 15 km WSW of Watonga, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 134 km | 2 km |
| May 29, 2017 | 1 km W of Chester, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 140 km | 3 km |
| Apr 17, 2018 | 16 km ENE of Thomas, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 133 km | 3 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km WNW of Watonga, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | Oklahoma | M3.1 | 143 km | 7 km |
| Mar 28, 2017 | 15 km WNW of Canton, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Jul 9, 2017 | 13 km WNW of Canton, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Nov 23, 1996 | 17 km NNW of Quail, Texas | M3.0 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Apr 5, 1995 | 5 km NNE of Rocky, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Feb 12, 1997 | 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas | M3.0 | 98 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2013 | 8 km SE of Canadian, Texas | M2.9 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Sep 12, 2017 | 1 km S of Chester, Oklahoma | M2.9 | 140 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
693 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 246 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 8, 1995 | EF4 | 67 km | 29.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1995 | EF4 | 45 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1967 | EF4 | 62 km | 8.7 mi | 4 |
| May 25, 1962 | EF4 | 61 km | 7.2 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1955 | EF4 | 40 km | 45.1 mi | 2 |
| May 16, 2015 | EF3 | 99 km | 40.4 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 2007 | EF3 | 19 km | 7.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2007 | EF3 | 63 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2007 | EF3 | 98 km | 6.4 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2007 | EF3 | 77 km | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2001 | EF3 | 50 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2001 | EF3 | 91 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2001 | EF3 | 79 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 1997 | EF3 | 54 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1991 | EF3 | 38 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1986 | EF3 | 86 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1982 | EF3 | 94 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1982 | EF3 | 99 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1982 | EF3 | 83 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1982 | EF3 | 79 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX (593,394 acres, 2006).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2006 | EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX | 593,394 | 94 km |
| 2017 | PERRYTON | 290,211 | 97 km |
| 2017 | LEFORS EAST | 68,701 | 62 km |
| 2022 | CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM | 37,663 | 80 km |
| 2022 | WASHITA RIVER FIRE | 35,421 | 71 km |
| 2024 | GRAPE VINE CREEK | 33,576 | 87 km |
| 2014 | HIGGINS | 28,466 | 87 km |
| 2018 | MCCLELLAN | 23,051 | 80 km |
| 2006 | SWEETWATER DOBSON | 23,045 | 38 km |
| 2018 | MILLIRON | 20,437 | 36 km |
| 2009 | MAGIC CITY | 18,922 | 48 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 16,290 | 86 km |
| 2006 | HARDWICK | 15,289 | 86 km |
| 2016 | I40 | 14,780 | 44 km |
| 2001 | OREAR COMPLEX FIRE | 14,749 | 69 km |
| 1996 | NORTH MEMPHIS | 12,550 | 74 km |
| 2018 | CARBON | 12,143 | 18 km |
| 1997 | CANADIAN FIRE | 9,774 | 84 km |
| 2006 | BOWERS CITY FIRE | 8,980 | 94 km |
| 2018 | SHAW | 8,581 | 66 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in |
Erick has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.6").