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Weather & Climate in Headrick, OK

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

Headrick enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 84°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 27.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,363 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,363 ft (415 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density268/sq mi
Coordinates34.6269°N, 99.1373°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportAltus/Quartz Mountain Regional (AXS)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.2 / 100
Community Resilience25.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

199 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 142 km 5 km
Apr 28, 1998 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma M3.9 68 km 5 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 142 km 5 km
Feb 8, 2002 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma M3.8 72 km 5 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 126 km 20 km
Dec 17, 1992 7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.6 143 km 5 km
Aug 27, 2017 15 km WSW of Watonga, Oklahoma M3.5 139 km 8 km
Aug 9, 2021 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas M3.5 141 km 7 km
Apr 19, 2021 8 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.5 137 km 11 km
Jul 8, 2016 3 km NE of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.4 148 km 6 km
Mar 11, 2010 14 km S of Calumet, Oklahoma M3.4 132 km 6 km
Jan 28, 2009 0 km ENE of Amber, Oklahoma M3.4 130 km 5 km
Mar 6, 2020 8 km NE of Alex, Oklahoma M3.4 136 km 10 km
Jun 3, 2021 7 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.3 138 km 12 km
May 2, 2020 10 km SE of Amber, Oklahoma M3.3 134 km 10 km
Apr 15, 2021 7 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.3 139 km 11 km
Jul 14, 2015 7 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.2 139 km 5 km
May 25, 2017 5 km WSW of Tuttle, Oklahoma M3.2 136 km 7 km
Feb 18, 2018 15 km WSW of Watonga, Oklahoma M3.2 139 km 2 km
Feb 15, 1997 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas M3.2 136 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

760 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 38 fatalities, 580 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 3, 1964 EF5 100 km 4.7 mi 7
Nov 7, 2011 EF4 34 km 17.4 mi 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 48 km 39.7 mi 11
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 63 km 32.9 mi 0
May 26, 1962 EF4 82 km 10.1 mi 0
May 25, 1962 EF4 72 km 7.2 mi 0
May 24, 1957 EF4 71 km 21.6 mi 4
May 1, 1954 EF4 90 km 68.6 mi 0
May 4, 2022 EF3 89 km 23.1 mi 0
May 16, 2015 EF3 44 km 40.4 mi 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 56 km 13.0 mi 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 74 km 6.0 mi 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 92 km 11.5 mi 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 80 km 6.0 mi 0
May 16, 1982 EF3 81 km 15.0 mi 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 15 km 10.0 mi 2
May 11, 1982 EF3 17 km 4.0 mi 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 39 km 7.0 mi 0
May 22, 1981 EF3 95 km 10.3 mi 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF3 66 km 4.5 mi 3
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 43 km
2022 COCONUT 27,963 85 km
1996 TRIANGLE FIRE 25,553 97 km
2012 TOWNLEY ROAD 24,139 34 km
2018 MILLIRON 20,437 86 km
1996 BUCKLE L FIRE 20,089 97 km
1996 WESTSIDE 16,723 36 km
2024 RUSH 12,239 48 km
2011 WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX 12,118 84 km
2019 VIVIAN 11,825 92 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,392 58 km
2022 62 FIRE 9,804 26 km
1993 CRATER CREEK 8,963 52 km
2000 CRATERLK-L 8,876 50 km
1994 MT SCOTT 8,005 54 km
2000 UNNAMED 7,962 61 km
2011 COPPER BREAKS 7,918 94 km
2015 CRATER CREEK 7,378 51 km
2019 COPPER BREAKS 7,059 77 km
2022 115 / MEERS 6,136 55 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 44°F (7°C) 1.2 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.6 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
November 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in

Headrick has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 39°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.9").

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