Weather & Climate in Gate, OK

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

Gate enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 81°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 22.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 2,265 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	57.6°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,265 ft (690 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	292/sq mi
Coordinates	36.8517°N, 100.0552°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Beaver County County
Nearest Airport	Liberal Mid-America Regional (LBL) 52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.6"

40% below US avg

Snowfall 17.6"

Wettest Month (May) 3.15"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

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

1,033 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	127 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	125 km	4 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	125 km	7 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	124 km	7 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	124 km	7 km
Apr 14, 2021	34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas	M4.3	140 km	8 km
May 13, 2017	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	125 km	5 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	125 km	7 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, OK	M4.2	124 km	6 km
Sep 15, 1995	7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma	M4.1	122 km	5 km
May 25, 2021	3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma	M4.1	64 km	8 km
Feb 13, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.0	124 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.0	125 km	9 km
May 23, 2015	6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M4.0	117 km	5 km
Mar 3, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	123 km	8 km
Jan 6, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	125 km	7 km
Mar 2, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	124 km	7 km
Sep 16, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	124 km	8 km
Jan 8, 2016	16 km ESE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	125 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	123 km	9 km

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

Tornado History

606 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 24 fatalities, 246 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 4, 2007	EF5	78 km	28.8 mi	11
Jun 4, 1955	EF4	70 km	72.2 mi	0
Jun 15, 2023	EF3	85 km	6.3 mi	3
May 23, 2019	EF3	42 km	15.7 mi	0
May 17, 2019	EF3	56 km	29.6 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	73 km	14.7 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	77 km	51.3 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	86 km	34.0 mi	6
May 23, 2008	EF3	84 km	11.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	49 km	5.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	62 km	20.9 mi	0
May 26, 1996	EF3	97 km	13.0 mi	0
May 26, 1991	EF3	80 km	12.5 mi	0
May 15, 1991	EF3	23 km	11.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1989	EF3	93 km	12.0 mi	0
Mar 22, 1987	EF3	76 km	30.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1978	EF3	63 km	14.4 mi	0
Jun 21, 1974	EF3	69 km	2.7 mi	0
Sep 25, 1973	EF3	28 km	5.7 mi	0
Sep 25, 1973	EF3	57 km	58.0 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	29 km
2017	PERRYTON	290,211	100 km
1996	UNNAMED	88,943	99 km
2024	CATESBY FIRE	83,975	56 km
2017	OKS - 283	68,558	32 km
2016	350 COMPLEX	58,055	74 km
2018	34 COMPLEX	57,533	69 km
2017	OKS - SELMAN	44,767	70 km
2014	HIGGINS	28,466	96 km
2024	SLAPOUT FIRE	23,810	25 km
1996	UNNAMED	23,123	34 km
2011	LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX	23,028	76 km
2020	412 FIRE	22,069	48 km
2022	BEAVER RIVER FIRE	20,512	64 km
2015	BOILING SPRINGS FIRE	20,264	79 km
2022	217	18,293	91 km
2016	BUFFALO	16,160	33 km
2022	23 AND DD	8,885	41 km
2006	UNNAMED	8,750	49 km
2006	LOCUST GROVE	8,374	91 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	39°F (4°C)	0.8 in
March	47°F (8°C)	1.7 in
April	56°F (14°C)	1.8 in
May	66°F (19°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
June	76°F (24°C)	3.1 in
July	81°F (27°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	80°F (26°C)	2.8 in
September	71°F (22°C)	2.1 in
October	59°F (15°C)	1.4 in
November	45°F (7°C)	1.1 in
December	36°F (2°C)	0.7 in

Gate has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 35°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.5").

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