Weather & Climate in Gould, OK

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

Gould enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 326 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 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,621 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	60.4°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,621 ft (494 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density	214/sq mi
Coordinates	34.6691°N, 99.7736°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Harmon County County
Nearest Airport	Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional (AXS) 25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.8"

32% below US avg

Snowfall 3.3"

Wettest Month (May) 3.90"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	10.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	80.8 / 100
Community Resilience	3.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very 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 Low
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Apr 28, 1998	9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma	M3.9	125 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2002	8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma	M3.8	129 km	5 km
Aug 9, 2021	4 km N of Wheeler, Texas	M3.5	102 km	7 km
Feb 15, 1997	14 km NE of Hedley, Texas	M3.2	80 km	5 km
Feb 12, 1997	1 km N of Clarendon, Texas	M3.0	107 km	5 km
Nov 23, 1996	17 km NNW of Quail, Texas	M3.0	78 km	5 km
Apr 5, 1995	5 km NNE of Rocky, Oklahoma	M3.0	90 km	5 km
May 14, 2013	8 km SE of Canadian, Texas	M2.9	141 km	5 km
Jun 15, 2007	3 km WSW of Pampa, Texas	M2.9	147 km	5 km
Dec 1, 1995	11 km NW of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma	M2.9	59 km	5 km
Jul 6, 2019	12 km WNW of Leedey, Oklahoma	M2.9	141 km	13 km
Aug 8, 2021	3 km N of Wheeler, Texas	M2.8	101 km	8 km
Apr 26, 2013	3 km SE of Wheeler, Texas	M2.8	94 km	5 km
Feb 17, 2018	4 km SSW of Thomas, Oklahoma	M2.8	147 km	3 km
Dec 15, 2012	11 km NW of Texola, Oklahoma	M2.7	76 km	5 km
Feb 19, 2011	10 km NW of Strong City, Oklahoma	M2.7	121 km	5 km
Apr 2, 2020	7 km NNE of Geronimo, Oklahoma	M2.6	132 km	34 km
Feb 7, 1990	6 km SE of Custer City, Oklahoma	M2.5	137 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2019	3 km NE of Wheeler, Texas	M2.5	98 km	5 km
Jan 16, 2022	8 km NW of Wheeler, Texas	M2.5	106 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

672 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 24 fatalities, 317 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Nov 7, 2011	EF4	63 km	17.4 mi	0
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	99 km	29.0 mi	0
Apr 10, 1979	EF4	77 km	39.7 mi	11
May 25, 1962	EF4	85 km	7.2 mi	0
May 25, 1955	EF4	55 km	45.1 mi	2
May 1, 1954	EF4	77 km	68.6 mi	0
May 4, 2022	EF3	83 km	23.1 mi	0
May 23, 2016	EF3	95 km	10.0 mi	0
May 16, 2015	EF3	40 km	40.4 mi	0
Apr 22, 2010	EF3	88 km	12.3 mi	0
May 5, 2007	EF3	81 km	7.7 mi	0
Oct 9, 2001	EF3	92 km	11.5 mi	0
Oct 9, 2001	EF3	98 km	6.0 mi	0
Oct 9, 2001	EF3	94 km	13.0 mi	0
Jun 11, 1997	EF3	96 km	9.0 mi	0
May 15, 1991	EF3	62 km	15.0 mi	0
May 16, 1982	EF3	89 km	15.0 mi	0
May 11, 1982	EF3	42 km	4.0 mi	0
May 11, 1982	EF3	87 km	15.0 mi	0
May 11, 1982	EF3	60 km	7.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FERGUSON (41,429 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	FERGUSON	41,429	99 km
2011	BIRD RANCH 2	28,917	89 km
2022	COCONUT	27,963	96 km
1996	TRIANGLE FIRE	25,553	69 km
2006	BUCKLE L 2	25,179	53 km
2012	TOWNLEY ROAD	24,139	89 km
2006	SWEETWATER DOBSON	23,045	100 km
2018	MILLIRON	20,437	35 km
1996	BUCKLE L FIRE	20,089	51 km
2009	MAGIC CITY	18,922	97 km
1996	WESTSIDE	16,723	91 km
2016	I40	14,780	83 km
2001	OREAR COMPLEX FIRE	14,749	60 km
1996	NORTH MEMPHIS	12,550	71 km
1998	PADUCAH FIRE	12,404	90 km
2018	CARBON	12,143	66 km
2019	VIVIAN	11,825	65 km
2022	62 FIRE	9,804	82 km
1995	CR 359 FIRE	9,324	62 km
2019	BIRD RANCH	8,409	87 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	0.7 in	Coldest, Driest
February	44°F (6°C)	1.0 in
March	52°F (11°C)	1.5 in
April	61°F (16°C)	2.0 in
May	70°F (21°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
June	79°F (26°C)	3.8 in
July	83°F (28°C)	1.7 in	Warmest
August	82°F (28°C)	2.5 in
September	74°F (23°C)	3.2 in
October	63°F (17°C)	2.4 in
November	50°F (10°C)	1.2 in
December	41°F (5°C)	0.9 in

Gould has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 38°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.7").

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