Weather & Climate in Homestead, OK

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

Homestead enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 317 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 30.6 inches. The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,256 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	61.0°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,256 ft (383 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density	46/sq mi
Coordinates	36.1500°N, 98.3970°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Major County County
Nearest Airport	Enid Woodring Regional (WDG) 37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.6"

20% below US avg

Snowfall 10.3"

Wettest Month (May) 4.45"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	34.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	42.5 / 100
Community Resilience	34.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

6,868 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Sep 3, 2016	14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M5.8	135 km	6 km
Feb 13, 2016	18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M5.1	47 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	48 km	4 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	74 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	81 km	6 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	95 km	8 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	109 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	76 km	5 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	75 km	10 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	85 km	5 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	48 km	7 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	94 km	5 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	47 km	7 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	78 km	4 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	48 km	7 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	129 km	6 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	88 km	6 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	74 km	5 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	109 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	80 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

731 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 29 fatalities, 451 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 24, 2011	EF5	79 km	63.1 mi	9
May 3, 1999	EF4	47 km	15.0 mi	1
May 3, 1999	EF4	71 km	35.0 mi	2
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	82 km	66.0 mi	0
May 22, 1981	EF4	92 km	16.7 mi	0
May 2, 1979	EF4	34 km	20.6 mi	1
Apr 30, 1978	EF4	86 km	9.3 mi	0
May 24, 1973	EF4	92 km	13.3 mi	2
Jun 10, 1967	EF4	37 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 16, 1965	EF4	57 km	82.7 mi	0
May 25, 2019	EF3	83 km	2.2 mi	2
May 31, 2013	EF3	79 km	16.2 mi	8
May 24, 2011	EF3	24 km	13.2 mi	1
May 24, 2011	EF3	89 km	8.6 mi	0
May 10, 2010	EF3	80 km	47.7 mi	0
Apr 17, 2002	EF3	62 km	8.0 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF3	57 km	21.0 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF3	76 km	13.0 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF3	77 km	22.0 mi	0
May 24, 1998	EF3	94 km	5.3 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RHEA (277,949 acres, 2018).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2018	RHEA	277,949	57 km
2016	350 COMPLEX	58,055	95 km
2018	34 COMPLEX	57,533	98 km
2017	OKS - SELMAN	44,767	98 km
2009	PUTNAM	42,995	54 km
2009	CHESTER	34,432	43 km
2015	BOILING SPRINGS FIRE	20,264	89 km
2022	217	18,293	78 km
2022	720 FIRE	8,761	15 km
2009	MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY	8,186	97 km
2014	CAMARGO	7,494	73 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,464	96 km
2009	CLEO	5,063	33 km
2008	BYRON	5,033	85 km
2007	SALT FORK DELTA	4,784	75 km
2024	57	4,727	94 km
2018	OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS	4,432	73 km
2020	YOLO RANCH FIRE	4,173	21 km
2011	TURKEY SPRINGS FIRE	4,138	96 km
2005	SALT FORK DELTA	3,980	73 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	0.8 in	Driest
February	41°F (5°C)	1.2 in
March	49°F (10°C)	2.3 in
April	59°F (15°C)	2.6 in
May	68°F (20°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	3.9 in
July	83°F (28°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.6 in
September	73°F (23°C)	3.3 in
October	61°F (16°C)	2.3 in
November	48°F (9°C)	1.9 in
December	38°F (3°C)	1.1 in	Coldest

Homestead has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 38°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.8").

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