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Weather & Climate in Forgan, OK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Forgan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°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 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 2,585 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,585 ft (788 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 805/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9070°N, 100.5380°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Beaver County County |
| Nearest Airport | Liberal Mid-America Regional (LBL) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| 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
308 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 | 89 km | 8 km |
| May 1, 2015 | 8 km NNE of Quinlan, Oklahoma | M3.8 | 144 km | 4 km |
| Sep 16, 2015 | 9 km ENE of Quinlan, Oklahoma | M3.7 | 150 km | 11 km |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M3.7 | 146 km | 7 km |
| Feb 29, 2016 | 9 km NE of Quinlan, Oklahoma | M3.6 | 145 km | 7 km |
| Mar 24, 2015 | 9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M3.5 | 148 km | 0 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 10 km NE of Quinlan, Oklahoma | M3.5 | 146 km | 6 km |
| Jun 29, 2017 | 9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M3.5 | 146 km | 6 km |
| Apr 13, 2015 | 5 km N of Quinlan, Oklahoma | M3.5 | 140 km | 9 km |
| Apr 16, 2015 | 8 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M3.5 | 149 km | 9 km |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 9 km NE of Quinlan, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 146 km | 7 km |
| Mar 28, 2015 | 7 km NNE of Quinlan, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 142 km | 9 km |
| Jun 25, 2016 | 5 km N of Quinlan, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Mar 24, 2015 | 7 km NNE of Quinlan, Oklahoma | M3.3 | 143 km | 7 km |
| Jun 15, 2016 | 5 km NW of Quinlan, Oklahoma | M3.3 | 137 km | 6 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M3.3 | 146 km | 6 km |
| Feb 29, 2016 | 9 km NE of Quinlan, Oklahoma | M3.3 | 145 km | 7 km |
| May 20, 2015 | 7 km NNE of Quinlan, Oklahoma | M3.3 | 143 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
566 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 182 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 5, 1993 | EF4 | 69 km | 23.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 1955 | EF4 | 78 km | 72.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 2023 | EF3 | 61 km | 6.3 mi | 3 |
| May 23, 2019 | EF3 | 60 km | 15.7 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 2019 | EF3 | 61 km | 29.6 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2016 | EF3 | 75 km | 14.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 16, 2015 | EF3 | 36 km | 51.3 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2008 | EF3 | 91 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2008 | EF3 | 86 km | 20.9 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1996 | EF3 | 54 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1996 | EF3 | 76 km | 28.0 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1993 | EF3 | 88 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1993 | EF3 | 72 km | 18.5 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1991 | EF3 | 57 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1990 | EF3 | 94 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1989 | EF3 | 53 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1987 | EF3 | 84 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 1987 | EF3 | 81 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1978 | EF3 | 61 km | 14.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1974 | EF3 | 36 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
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 | 61 km |
| 2024 | CATESBY FIRE | 83,975 | 86 km |
| 2017 | OKS - 283 | 68,558 | 74 km |
| 2024 | SLAPOUT FIRE | 23,810 | 53 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 23,123 | 25 km |
| 2011 | LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX | 23,028 | 79 km |
| 2020 | 412 FIRE | 22,069 | 20 km |
| 2022 | BEAVER RIVER FIRE | 20,512 | 27 km |
| 2016 | BUFFALO | 16,160 | 75 km |
| 2022 | 23 AND DD | 8,885 | 16 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 8,750 | 35 km |
| 2006 | LOCUST GROVE | 8,374 | 91 km |
| 2014 | HIGGINS 2 | 8,280 | 92 km |
| 2019 | GAGE FIRE | 7,883 | 91 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 7,815 | 36 km |
| 2021 | COBB FIRE | 7,142 | 98 km |
| 2011 | HASKELL COUNTY | 6,736 | 72 km |
| 1997 | BUOY LINE | 6,118 | 61 km |
| 2016 | OPTIMA | 5,084 | 55 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 4,553 | 91 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in |
Forgan has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 34°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.5").