Weather & Climate in Fargo, OK

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

Fargo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 323 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 21.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 2,113 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	59.1°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,113 ft (644 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density	557/sq mi
Coordinates	36.3742°N, 99.6222°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Ellis County County
Nearest Airport	Elk City Regional Business (ELK) 66 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.4"

44% below US avg

Wettest Month (May) 3.39"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	24.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	84.9 / 100
Community Resilience	26.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

1,689 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	83 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	81 km	4 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	132 km	4 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	146 km	10 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	78 km	7 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	80 km	7 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	80 km	7 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	147 km	5 km
Apr 14, 2021	34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas	M4.3	137 km	8 km
May 13, 2017	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	80 km	5 km
Feb 5, 2015	8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma	M4.2	129 km	4 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	80 km	7 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, OK	M4.2	79 km	6 km
Sep 15, 1995	7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma	M4.1	100 km	5 km
Jan 18, 2016	Oklahoma	M4.1	109 km	8 km
May 25, 2021	3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma	M4.1	28 km	8 km
Feb 13, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.0	80 km	5 km
Mar 24, 2015	11 km ENE of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.0	149 km	7 km
Jan 6, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.0	81 km	9 km
May 23, 2015	6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M4.0	132 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

528 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 91 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 10, 1967	EF4	89 km	8.7 mi	4
May 23, 2019	EF3	46 km	15.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	32 km	34.0 mi	6
May 24, 2011	EF3	95 km	13.2 mi	1
May 23, 2008	EF3	33 km	5.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	78 km	11.0 mi	0
Apr 17, 2002	EF3	57 km	8.0 mi	0
May 26, 1991	EF3	27 km	12.5 mi	0
May 15, 1991	EF3	44 km	11.5 mi	0
Mar 22, 1987	EF3	66 km	30.0 mi	0
May 7, 1986	EF3	96 km	7.0 mi	0
Oct 31, 1984	EF3	58 km	20.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1978	EF3	72 km	14.4 mi	0
Sep 25, 1973	EF3	85 km	58.0 mi	0
Sep 25, 1973	EF3	90 km	5.7 mi	0
Jul 15, 1963	EF3	99 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 21, 1958	EF3	14 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 2, 1956	EF3	92 km	20.0 mi	0
May 19, 2024	EF2	92 km	6.7 mi	0
Feb 26, 2023	EF2	85 km	7.0 mi	1

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: OKS - STARBUCK (657,299 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	OKS - STARBUCK	657,299	82 km
2017	PERRYTON	290,211	79 km
2018	RHEA	277,949	69 km
1996	UNNAMED	88,943	92 km
2024	CATESBY FIRE	83,975	19 km
2017	OKS - 283	68,558	37 km
2016	350 COMPLEX	58,055	44 km
2018	34 COMPLEX	57,533	34 km
2017	OKS - SELMAN	44,767	35 km
2009	PUTNAM	42,995	76 km
2022	CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM	37,663	95 km
2022	WASHITA RIVER FIRE	35,421	66 km
2009	CHESTER	34,432	71 km
2014	HIGGINS	28,466	56 km
2024	SLAPOUT FIRE	23,810	48 km
1996	UNNAMED	23,123	99 km
2006	SWEETWATER DOBSON	23,045	94 km
2011	LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX	23,028	69 km
2020	412 FIRE	22,069	93 km
2015	BOILING SPRINGS FIRE	20,264	39 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	0.6 in	Driest
February	39°F (4°C)	0.9 in
March	48°F (9°C)	1.4 in
April	57°F (14°C)	1.7 in
May	66°F (19°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
June	76°F (24°C)	2.8 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.3 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	2.8 in
September	71°F (22°C)	2.1 in
October	60°F (15°C)	1.6 in
November	46°F (8°C)	1.2 in
December	36°F (2°C)	0.8 in	Coldest

Fargo has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 36°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.6").

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