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Weather & Climate in Keyes, OK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Keyes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°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 18.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 31.8 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 3,946 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,946 ft (1,203 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 389/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8076°N, 102.2517°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cimarron County County |
| Nearest Airport | Liberal Mid-America Regional (LBL) 73 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 85.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Mar 17, 2022 | 13 km SSW of Clayton, New Mexico | M3.8 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Jun 19, 2002 | 19 km NE of Clayton, New Mexico | M3.7 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Mar 25, 1996 | 25 km WSW of Channing, Texas | M3.5 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Feb 18, 2006 | 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas | M3.5 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Mar 31, 2022 | 8 km S of Clayton, New Mexico | M3.4 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Nov 30, 1993 | 29 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico | M3.3 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Sep 29, 1993 | 30 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico | M3.3 | 123 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 2021 | 13 km W of Channing, Texas | M3.2 | 127 km | 3 km |
| Jul 9, 2015 | 6 km SSW of Fritch, Texas | M2.8 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Nov 16, 2013 | 33 km ENE of Grenville, New Mexico | M2.7 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Apr 6, 2020 | 14 km WNW of Pritchett, Colorado | M2.7 | 96 km | 5 km |
| May 17, 2024 | 3 km SSE of Hartley, Texas | M2.7 | 106 km | 4 km |
| Oct 2, 2017 | 6 km ESE of Channing, Texas | M2.7 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Sep 8, 2024 | 34 km NNW of Nara Visa, New Mexico | M2.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 24 km WSW of Channing, Texas | M2.6 | 140 km | 12 km |
| Jan 8, 2011 | 7 km SSE of Hartley, Texas | M2.5 | 110 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
364 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 30 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 5, 1993 | EF4 | 94 km | 23.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 18, 1982 | EF4 | 99 km | 88.0 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 1977 | EF4 | 22 km | 38.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 1971 | EF4 | 97 km | 15.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 1971 | EF4 | 95 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1993 | EF3 | 85 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1993 | EF3 | 81 km | 18.5 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 1972 | EF3 | 41 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 2010 | EF2 | 43 km | 9.2 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 2010 | EF2 | 82 km | 2.8 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2010 | EF2 | 94 km | 22.0 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 2003 | EF2 | 76 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 6, 2001 | EF2 | 63 km | 6.6 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 1977 | EF2 | 5 km | 16.1 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 1977 | EF2 | 34 km | 117.2 mi | 0 |
| Nov 19, 1975 | EF2 | 68 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 22, 1972 | EF2 | 99 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1972 | EF2 | 62 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1972 | EF2 | 64 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 1971 | EF2 | 97 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: BADGER HOLE (49,146 acres, 2018).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2018 | BADGER HOLE | 49,146 | 71 km |
| 2018 | STATELINE | 28,533 | 77 km |
| 2011 | RABBIT EAR | 21,569 | 90 km |
| 2011 | TUNNER | 17,774 | 55 km |
| 2011 | 296 | 16,769 | 57 km |
| 2011 | PRITCHARD | 11,547 | 71 km |
| 2002 | FURNISH | 8,862 | 87 km |
| 1996 | RABBIT | 8,457 | 92 km |
| 2006 | FERGUSON | 8,226 | 97 km |
| 2021 | COBB FIRE | 7,142 | 59 km |
| 2006 | WINDY | 6,882 | 60 km |
| 1994 | KEITH | 6,584 | 96 km |
| 1997 | BUOY LINE | 6,118 | 98 km |
| 1989 | TEX | 5,555 | 82 km |
| 2002 | KENTON | 5,400 | 89 km |
| 2022 | CAMPBELL ROAD | 5,255 | 95 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 4,478 | 60 km |
| 2006 | MOUNT CARMEL | 4,061 | 18 km |
| 2019 | C34 | 3,883 | 34 km |
| 2018 | APPLE NM | 3,779 | 65 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Keyes has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.4").