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Weather & Climate in Granite, OK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Granite enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 320 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 30.8 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,588 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,588 ft (484 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 464/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9512°N, 99.3684°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Greer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional (AXS) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.5 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
195 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 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2002 | 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma | M3.8 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2021 | 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas | M3.5 | 101 km | 7 km |
| Aug 27, 2017 | 15 km WSW of Watonga, Oklahoma | M3.5 | 118 km | 8 km |
| Aug 9, 2019 | 15 km NW of Okarche, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Jan 28, 2009 | 0 km ENE of Amber, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 2010 | 14 km S of Calumet, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 127 km | 6 km |
| Mar 15, 2017 | 9 km SE of Hitchcock, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 144 km | 7 km |
| Feb 26, 2016 | 10 km E of Seiling, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 141 km | 7 km |
| May 2, 2020 | 10 km SE of Amber, Oklahoma | M3.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1997 | 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas | M3.2 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Mar 5, 2017 | 9 km SE of Hitchcock, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 144 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 2017 | 5 km WSW of Tuttle, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 141 km | 7 km |
| Feb 18, 2018 | 15 km WSW of Watonga, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 118 km | 2 km |
| Jun 9, 2017 | 8 km ENE of Calumet, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 143 km | 7 km |
| Apr 7, 2021 | 2 km SE of Union City, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 140 km | 6 km |
| Mar 13, 2010 | 15 km W of Union City, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 124 km | 5 km |
| May 29, 2017 | 1 km W of Chester, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 146 km | 3 km |
| Apr 1, 2018 | 13 km W of Union City, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 125 km | 7 km |
| Jun 19, 2018 | 11 km WSW of Union City, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 127 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
754 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 29 fatalities, 447 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Nov 7, 2011 | EF4 | 70 km | 17.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1995 | EF4 | 99 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 1981 | EF4 | 100 km | 16.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 10, 1979 | EF4 | 86 km | 39.7 mi | 11 |
| Apr 17, 1976 | EF4 | 78 km | 32.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1967 | EF4 | 72 km | 8.7 mi | 4 |
| May 25, 1962 | EF4 | 39 km | 7.2 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1955 | EF4 | 78 km | 45.1 mi | 2 |
| May 16, 2015 | EF3 | 65 km | 40.4 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2011 | EF3 | 95 km | 8.6 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 2007 | EF3 | 67 km | 7.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2001 | EF3 | 50 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2001 | EF3 | 47 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2001 | EF3 | 53 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| May 3, 1999 | EF3 | 96 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1991 | EF3 | 81 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1982 | EF3 | 37 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1982 | EF3 | 13 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1982 | EF3 | 29 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
| May 22, 1981 | EF3 | 66 km | 10.3 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 | 65 km |
| 2012 | TOWNLEY ROAD | 24,139 | 55 km |
| 2006 | SWEETWATER DOBSON | 23,045 | 83 km |
| 2018 | MILLIRON | 20,437 | 59 km |
| 1996 | BUCKLE L FIRE | 20,089 | 99 km |
| 1996 | WESTSIDE | 16,723 | 56 km |
| 2016 | I40 | 14,780 | 96 km |
| 2001 | OREAR COMPLEX FIRE | 14,749 | 97 km |
| 2024 | RUSH | 12,239 | 71 km |
| 2018 | CARBON | 12,143 | 70 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 10,392 | 85 km |
| 2022 | 62 FIRE | 9,804 | 51 km |
| 1993 | CRATER CREEK | 8,963 | 78 km |
| 2000 | CRATERLK-L | 8,876 | 77 km |
| 2022 | BRITT | 8,275 | 84 km |
| 1994 | MT SCOTT | 8,005 | 77 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 7,962 | 86 km |
| 2015 | CRATER CREEK | 7,378 | 77 km |
| 2019 | COPPER BREAKS | 7,059 | 94 km |
| 2022 | 115 / MEERS | 6,136 | 73 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 1.0 in |
Granite has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 39°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.9").