Weather & Climate in Healdton, OK

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

Healdton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°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 37.0 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 957 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	61.2°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	957 ft (292 m)
Area	14.4 sq mi (37.3 km²)
Population Density	164/sq mi
Coordinates	34.2315°N, 97.4872°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Carter County County
Nearest Airport	Lawton-Fort Sill Regional (LAW) 58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"

3% below US avg

Snowfall 2.2"

Wettest Month (May) 5.12"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	74.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	64.2 / 100
Community Resilience	43.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
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

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

Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	108 km	5 km
Jan 18, 1995	4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M4.2	61 km	5 km
Apr 28, 1998	9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma	M3.9	105 km	5 km
Nov 15, 1990	5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M3.9	60 km	5 km
Jul 15, 2014	3 km N of Harrah, Oklahoma	M3.9	147 km	7 km
Feb 8, 2002	8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma	M3.8	97 km	5 km
May 31, 2014	1 km ESE of Choctaw, Oklahoma	M3.7	142 km	7 km
Jan 15, 2010	3 km ESE of Jones, Oklahoma	M3.7	149 km	8 km
Sep 25, 2023	9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma	M3.7	38 km	20 km
Apr 7, 2021	7 km WSW of Horntown, Oklahoma	M3.6	141 km	29 km
Dec 17, 1992	7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M3.6	58 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2014	3 km ENE of Choctaw, Oklahoma	M3.6	143 km	5 km
Dec 8, 2013	0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas	M3.6	147 km	5 km
Apr 26, 2016	7 km ENE of Harrah, Oklahoma	M3.6	148 km	7 km
Jun 18, 2016	6 km NE of Harrah, Oklahoma	M3.6	149 km	7 km
Jun 16, 2013	2 km W of Jones, Oklahoma	M3.6	150 km	7 km
Aug 9, 2015	1 km WNW of McLoud, Oklahoma	M3.6	139 km	7 km
Jan 24, 2010	2 km ENE of Choctaw, Oklahoma	M3.6	143 km	6 km
Nov 20, 2013	1 km NNW of Azle, Texas	M3.6	147 km	5 km
Jun 8, 2004	6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma	M3.5	21 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

745 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 62 fatalities, 775 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2024	EF4	47 km	26.8 mi	1
May 9, 2016	EF4	38 km	8.9 mi	1
May 24, 2011	EF4	97 km	33.3 mi	1
May 24, 2011	EF4	76 km	23.1 mi	0
Feb 10, 2009	EF4	36 km	37.0 mi	8
Apr 19, 1972	EF4	18 km	28.2 mi	5
Apr 27, 1966	EF4	89 km	10.2 mi	0
May 26, 1962	EF4	89 km	10.1 mi	0
May 9, 1959	EF4	94 km	6.2 mi	7
Sep 14, 1957	EF4	83 km	67.5 mi	2
May 24, 1957	EF4	93 km	21.6 mi	4
Apr 2, 1957	EF4	81 km	5.2 mi	2
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	45 km	21.7 mi	0
May 25, 2024	EF3	82 km	47.3 mi	7
Apr 27, 2024	EF3	53 km	9.9 mi	1
Apr 19, 2023	EF3	96 km	10.9 mi	1
May 9, 2016	EF3	80 km	9.1 mi	1
May 9, 2016	EF3	49 km	16.6 mi	0
May 10, 2010	EF3	16 km	4.9 mi	0
May 7, 1995	EF3	79 km	26.0 mi	2

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LOCO-HEALDTON (56,584 acres, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2009	LOCO-HEALDTON	56,584	10 km
1991	ARBUCKLE	29,823	35 km
2021	WINDMILL	28,410	28 km
2009	MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX	25,907	74 km
2009	RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS	23,099	29 km
2009	BRUSHY MOUNTAIN	18,412	26 km
2006	RINGGOLD	16,382	58 km
2005	UNNAMED	15,416	28 km
1996	HENRIETTA FIRE	13,629	91 km
2006	RATLIFF CITY	12,435	21 km
2000	UNNAMED	9,943	34 km
2006	BIA EMPIRE	7,544	52 km
1988	UNNAMED	7,228	40 km
2006	BIALOCO	6,843	19 km
2009	MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX	6,505	69 km
2017	SQUIRREL CREEK	6,463	39 km
2006	VELMA	6,364	35 km
2009	LINDSAY	6,195	81 km
2022	WEST BEND	6,192	94 km
2021	ARROWHEAD	6,156	90 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	1.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	45°F (7°C)	1.9 in
March	53°F (12°C)	3.0 in
April	62°F (16°C)	3.4 in
May	70°F (21°C)	5.1 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.1 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
August	82°F (28°C)	2.4 in
September	75°F (24°C)	4.4 in
October	64°F (18°C)	3.8 in
November	52°F (11°C)	2.4 in
December	43°F (6°C)	1.8 in

Healdton has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.5").

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