Weather & Climate in Goltry, OK

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

Goltry enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 317 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 32.1 inches. The area receives 12.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,376 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	58.8°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,376 ft (419 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density	795/sq mi
Coordinates	36.5319°N, 98.1510°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Alfalfa County County
Nearest Airport	Enid Woodring Regional (WDG) 23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.1"

15% below US avg

Snowfall 12.7"

Wettest Month (May) 4.41"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	40.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	69.4 / 100
Community Resilience	45.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

6,835 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Sep 3, 2016	14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M5.8	110 km	6 km
Feb 13, 2016	18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M5.1	50 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	52 km	4 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	63 km	6 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	62 km	5 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	48 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	80 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	124 km	8 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	134 km	6 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	53 km	7 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	27 km	10 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	104 km	5 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	55 km	7 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	43 km	5 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	53 km	7 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	36 km	4 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	46 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	124 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	63 km	6 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	27 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

707 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 106 fatalities, 730 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 25, 1955	EF5	81 km	28.4 mi	20
May 25, 1955	EF5	97 km	56.4 mi	80
May 12, 2004	EF4	81 km	1.2 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF4	69 km	15.0 mi	1
May 3, 1999	EF4	84 km	35.0 mi	2
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	55 km	66.0 mi	0
May 2, 1979	EF4	20 km	20.6 mi	1
Apr 17, 1976	EF4	69 km	19.5 mi	0
Jun 10, 1967	EF4	79 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 16, 1965	EF4	9 km	82.7 mi	0
May 19, 2012	EF3	82 km	9.7 mi	0
May 19, 2012	EF3	92 km	9.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	76 km	18.1 mi	0
May 24, 2011	EF3	69 km	13.2 mi	1
May 10, 2010	EF3	33 km	47.7 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	98 km	11.0 mi	0
Apr 17, 2002	EF3	96 km	8.0 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF3	99 km	21.0 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF3	84 km	13.0 mi	0
May 24, 1998	EF3	55 km	5.3 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ANDERSON CREEK FIRE (374,523 acres, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2016	ANDERSON CREEK FIRE	374,523	88 km
2018	RHEA	277,949	96 km
1996	UNNAMED	88,943	88 km
2009	PUTNAM	42,995	96 km
2009	CHESTER	34,432	66 km
2015	BOILING SPRINGS FIRE	20,264	98 km
2022	217	18,293	85 km
2022	720 FIRE	8,761	62 km
2009	MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY	8,186	88 km
2015	UNNAMED	5,975	92 km
2020	EWB	5,706	87 km
2009	CLEO	5,063	38 km
2008	BYRON	5,033	39 km
2007	SALT FORK DELTA	4,784	31 km
2007	AETNA FIRE	4,579	98 km
2008	UNNAMED	4,566	98 km
2018	OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS	4,432	29 km
2020	YOLO RANCH FIRE	4,173	29 km
2011	TURKEY SPRINGS FIRE	4,138	83 km
2005	SALT FORK DELTA	3,980	29 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	0.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	39°F (4°C)	1.3 in
March	48°F (9°C)	2.6 in
April	58°F (14°C)	2.9 in
May	67°F (20°C)	4.4 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.0 in
July	83°F (28°C)	2.9 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	3.0 in
September	73°F (23°C)	3.2 in
October	61°F (16°C)	2.6 in
November	47°F (8°C)	2.0 in
December	37°F (3°C)	1.2 in

Goltry has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 35°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.9").

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