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Weather & Climate in Goodwell, OK

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

Goodwell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 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 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 3,280 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,280 ft (1,000 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density578/sq mi
Coordinates36.5948°N, 101.6220°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTexas County County
Nearest AirportLiberal Mid-America Regional (LBL)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.7"
56% below US avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (May) 2.95"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.4 / 100
Community Resilience2.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

39 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 99 km 8 km
Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 135 km 5 km
Dec 16, 2000 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 134 km 5 km
Mar 17, 2022 13 km SSW of Clayton, New Mexico M3.8 149 km 5 km
Jun 19, 2002 19 km NE of Clayton, New Mexico M3.7 126 km 5 km
Mar 25, 1996 25 km WSW of Channing, Texas M3.5 141 km 5 km
Feb 18, 2006 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas M3.5 104 km 5 km
Mar 31, 2022 8 km S of Clayton, New Mexico M3.4 142 km 5 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 143 km 7 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 135 km 5 km
Sep 29, 1993 30 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M3.3 146 km 5 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 147 km 5 km
Aug 12, 2012 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.3 138 km 5 km
Nov 30, 1993 29 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M3.3 150 km 5 km
Apr 27, 1998 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M3.2 144 km 5 km
May 10, 2021 13 km W of Channing, Texas M3.2 128 km 3 km
Feb 2, 2015 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas M3.1 144 km 4 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 135 km 5 km
Aug 10, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.0 135 km 5 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 135 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

497 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 184 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 5, 1993 EF4 66 km 23.0 mi 0
Mar 18, 1982 EF4 65 km 88.0 mi 0
May 18, 1977 EF4 70 km 38.6 mi 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF4 65 km 5.9 mi 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF4 41 km 15.9 mi 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF3 74 km 6.3 mi 3
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 87 km 51.3 mi 0
May 26, 1996 EF3 73 km 13.0 mi 0
May 5, 1993 EF3 24 km 12.0 mi 0
May 5, 1993 EF3 40 km 18.5 mi 0
May 31, 1990 EF3 70 km 14.0 mi 0
Jun 6, 1989 EF3 84 km 12.0 mi 0
May 25, 1987 EF3 48 km 3.0 mi 0
May 25, 1987 EF3 63 km 3.0 mi 0
May 9, 1972 EF3 67 km 2.7 mi 0
Jun 5, 1971 EF3 76 km 4.7 mi 0
Jul 15, 1963 EF3 91 km 0.1 mi 0
May 27, 1962 EF3 81 km 4.5 mi 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF2 78 km 17.4 mi 0
May 18, 2010 EF2 77 km 5.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CRAWFORD RANCH (27,493 acres, 2011).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2011 CRAWFORD RANCH 27,493 99 km
2020 412 FIRE 22,069 95 km
2022 BEAVER RIVER FIRE 20,512 79 km
2011 TUNNER 17,774 63 km
2011 296 16,769 89 km
2017 BOWERS RANCH 13,532 94 km
2011 MOORE COUNTY 7,928 92 km
2021 COBB FIRE 7,142 12 km
1997 BUOY LINE 6,118 42 km
2020 LIGHTNING WEST 5,814 99 km
2016 OPTIMA 5,084 49 km
1999 UNNAMED 4,478 77 km
2020 BLUE CREEK 4,196 97 km
2006 MOUNT CARMEL 4,061 76 km
2019 C34 3,883 92 km
2006 MILK SHAKE 3,411 99 km
2017 BLACK MONDAY 3,376 89 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,303 95 km
2011 TURKEY TRACK 3,271 85 km
2009 NORTH CANYON RX 3,186 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 0.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 1.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 2.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 1.7 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 0.7 in
December 35°F (2°C) 0.4 in

Goodwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.3").

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