Weather & Climate in Hardesty, OK

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

Hardesty enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°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 19.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.0 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 2,916 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	57.2°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,916 ft (889 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	1,683/sq mi
Coordinates	36.6148°N, 101.1937°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Texas County County
Nearest Airport	Liberal Mid-America Regional (LBL) 32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.1"

50% below US avg

Snowfall 17.0"

Wettest Month (May) 2.91"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	56.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	32.4 / 100
Community Resilience	2.2 / 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

27 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	86 km	8 km
May 25, 2021	3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma	M4.1	120 km	8 km
Aug 17, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	147 km	5 km
Dec 16, 2000	19 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	146 km	5 km
Feb 18, 2006	17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas	M3.5	118 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.3	147 km	5 km
Oct 25, 1999	2 km WNW of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M3.0	139 km	26 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	147 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	147 km	5 km
Aug 10, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.0	147 km	5 km
Oct 13, 2017	7 km W of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M3.0	134 km	4 km
May 14, 2013	8 km SE of Canadian, Texas	M2.9	115 km	5 km
Jun 15, 2007	3 km WSW of Pampa, Texas	M2.9	122 km	5 km
Jan 3, 2012	18 km NNE of Amarillo, Texas	M2.8	147 km	5 km
Feb 27, 2012	25 km WSW of Lipscomb, Texas	M2.8	78 km	5 km
Jul 9, 2015	6 km SSW of Fritch, Texas	M2.8	121 km	7 km
Jun 25, 2017	6 km N of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M2.8	142 km	3 km
Mar 23, 1995	7 km NNE of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M2.8	146 km	5 km
Jan 21, 2020	12 km NNE of Rosston, Oklahoma	M2.8	122 km	7 km
Apr 14, 2021	34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas	M2.7	86 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

516 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 185 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1993	EF4	57 km	23.0 mi	0
Mar 18, 1982	EF4	82 km	88.0 mi	0
Jun 9, 1971	EF4	86 km	5.9 mi	0
Jun 9, 1971	EF4	43 km	15.9 mi	0
Jun 15, 2023	EF3	39 km	6.3 mi	3
May 23, 2019	EF3	97 km	15.7 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	61 km	51.3 mi	0
May 26, 1996	EF3	55 km	13.0 mi	0
May 5, 1993	EF3	21 km	12.0 mi	0
May 5, 1993	EF3	33 km	18.5 mi	0
May 31, 1990	EF3	51 km	14.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1989	EF3	65 km	12.0 mi	0
May 25, 1987	EF3	50 km	3.0 mi	0
May 25, 1987	EF3	40 km	3.0 mi	0
Mar 22, 1987	EF3	91 km	30.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1978	EF3	74 km	14.4 mi	0
Jun 21, 1974	EF3	79 km	2.7 mi	0
May 9, 1972	EF3	91 km	2.7 mi	0
Jun 5, 1971	EF3	83 km	4.7 mi	0
Jul 15, 1963	EF3	54 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RANKIN RANCH ROAD (37,706 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	RANKIN RANCH ROAD	37,706	85 km
1996	UNNAMED	23,123	91 km
2011	LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX	23,028	87 km
2020	412 FIRE	22,069	57 km
2022	BEAVER RIVER FIRE	20,512	41 km
2011	TUNNER	17,774	80 km
2017	BOWERS RANCH	13,532	85 km
2016	CHISUM RANCH	10,851	85 km
1996	HIGHWAY 70 FIRE	10,314	83 km
2022	23 AND DD	8,885	81 km
2006	UNNAMED	8,750	97 km
2006	LOCUST GROVE	8,374	90 km
2006	UNNAMED	7,815	88 km
2021	COBB FIRE	7,142	38 km
2011	HASKELL COUNTY	6,736	89 km
1997	BUOY LINE	6,118	8 km
2020	LIGHTNING WEST	5,814	92 km
2016	OPTIMA	5,084	13 km
2017	BLACK MONDAY	3,376	65 km
2000	UNNAMED	3,303	63 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	39°F (4°C)	0.5 in
March	47°F (8°C)	1.3 in
April	56°F (13°C)	1.4 in
May	65°F (18°C)	2.9 in	Wettest
June	75°F (24°C)	2.7 in
July	80°F (27°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	2.2 in
September	70°F (21°C)	1.7 in
October	58°F (15°C)	1.2 in
November	45°F (7°C)	0.8 in
December	36°F (2°C)	0.5 in

Hardesty has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 35°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.4").

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