Weather & Climate in Gage, OK

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

Gage 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 2,141 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	2,141 ft (653 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	1,151/sq mi
Coordinates	36.3181°N, 99.7576°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Ellis County County
Nearest Airport	Elk City Regional Business (ELK) 65 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.4"

44% below US avg

Wettest Month (May) 3.03"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

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

1,456 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	96 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	95 km	4 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	91 km	7 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	146 km	4 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	93 km	7 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	93 km	7 km
Apr 14, 2021	34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas	M4.3	124 km	8 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, OK	M4.2	92 km	6 km
Feb 5, 2015	8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma	M4.2	142 km	4 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	93 km	7 km
May 13, 2017	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	93 km	5 km
Jan 18, 2016	Oklahoma	M4.1	121 km	8 km
Sep 15, 1995	7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma	M4.1	113 km	5 km
May 25, 2021	3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma	M4.1	15 km	8 km
May 23, 2015	6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M4.0	143 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.0	94 km	9 km
Feb 13, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.0	93 km	5 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	91 km	9 km
Sep 16, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	91 km	8 km
Mar 2, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	93 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

523 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 196 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 10, 1967	EF4	87 km	8.7 mi	4
Jun 15, 2023	EF3	97 km	6.3 mi	3
May 23, 2019	EF3	37 km	15.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	23 km	34.0 mi	6
May 23, 2008	EF3	90 km	11.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	43 km	5.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	96 km	7.8 mi	1
Apr 17, 2002	EF3	66 km	8.0 mi	0
May 26, 1991	EF3	40 km	12.5 mi	0
May 15, 1991	EF3	42 km	11.5 mi	0
Mar 22, 1987	EF3	52 km	30.0 mi	0
May 7, 1986	EF3	83 km	7.0 mi	0
Oct 31, 1984	EF3	69 km	20.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1978	EF3	61 km	14.4 mi	0
Sep 25, 1973	EF3	93 km	58.0 mi	0
Sep 25, 1973	EF3	92 km	5.7 mi	0
Jul 15, 1963	EF3	92 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 21, 1958	EF3	2 km	0.5 mi	0
May 19, 2024	EF2	95 km	6.7 mi	0
Feb 26, 2023	EF2	79 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	86 km
2017	PERRYTON	290,211	65 km
2018	RHEA	277,949	76 km
2024	CATESBY FIRE	83,975	10 km
2017	OKS - 283	68,558	41 km
2016	350 COMPLEX	58,055	57 km
2018	34 COMPLEX	57,533	47 km
2017	OKS - SELMAN	44,767	48 km
2009	PUTNAM	42,995	83 km
2022	CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM	37,663	81 km
2022	WASHITA RIVER FIRE	35,421	55 km
2009	CHESTER	34,432	83 km
2014	HIGGINS	28,466	44 km
2024	SLAPOUT FIRE	23,810	44 km
1996	UNNAMED	23,123	97 km
2006	SWEETWATER DOBSON	23,045	86 km
2011	LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX	23,028	55 km
2020	412 FIRE	22,069	85 km
2015	BOILING SPRINGS FIRE	20,264	53 km
2022	217	18,293	65 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	0.5 in	Driest
February	39°F (4°C)	0.8 in
March	47°F (8°C)	1.2 in
April	57°F (14°C)	1.5 in
May	66°F (19°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
June	75°F (24°C)	2.6 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.0 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	2.7 in
September	71°F (22°C)	2.1 in
October	59°F (15°C)	1.5 in
November	46°F (8°C)	1.2 in
December	36°F (2°C)	0.9 in	Coldest

Gage has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 36°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.5").

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