Weather & Climate in Laverne, OK

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

Laverne enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 323 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 2,116 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	57.9°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,116 ft (645 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density	1,382/sq mi
Coordinates	36.7053°N, 99.8967°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Harper County County
Nearest Airport	Liberal Mid-America Regional (LBL) 63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"

42% below US avg

Snowfall 13.6"

Wettest Month (May) 3.31"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	45.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	77.5 / 100
Community Resilience	5.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

1,300 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Feb 13, 2016	18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M5.1	109 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	107 km	4 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	107 km	7 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	106 km	7 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	105 km	7 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	147 km	4 km
Apr 14, 2021	34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas	M4.3	138 km	8 km
May 13, 2017	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	107 km	5 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, OK	M4.2	106 km	6 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	107 km	7 km
Feb 5, 2015	8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma	M4.2	144 km	4 km
Sep 15, 1995	7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma	M4.1	109 km	5 km
Jan 18, 2016	Oklahoma	M4.1	141 km	8 km
May 25, 2021	3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma	M4.1	47 km	8 km
Feb 13, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.0	106 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.0	107 km	9 km
May 23, 2015	6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M4.0	116 km	5 km
Sep 16, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	105 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	105 km	9 km
Mar 2, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	106 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

576 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 24 fatalities, 256 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 4, 2007	EF5	83 km	28.8 mi	11
Jun 4, 1955	EF4	87 km	72.2 mi	0
Jun 15, 2023	EF3	90 km	6.3 mi	3
May 23, 2019	EF3	32 km	15.7 mi	0
May 17, 2019	EF3	75 km	29.6 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	91 km	14.7 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	97 km	51.3 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	67 km	34.0 mi	6
May 23, 2008	EF3	30 km	5.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	72 km	20.9 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	74 km	11.0 mi	0
Apr 17, 2002	EF3	99 km	8.0 mi	0
May 26, 1991	EF3	59 km	12.5 mi	0
May 15, 1991	EF3	10 km	11.5 mi	0
Mar 22, 1987	EF3	68 km	30.0 mi	0
Oct 31, 1984	EF3	97 km	20.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1978	EF3	61 km	14.4 mi	0
Jun 21, 1974	EF3	90 km	2.7 mi	0
Sep 25, 1973	EF3	47 km	5.7 mi	0
Sep 25, 1973	EF3	58 km	58.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: OKS - STARBUCK (657,299 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	OKS - STARBUCK	657,299	42 km
2017	PERRYTON	290,211	90 km
1996	UNNAMED	88,943	90 km
2024	CATESBY FIRE	83,975	37 km
2017	OKS - 283	68,558	13 km
2016	350 COMPLEX	58,055	57 km
2018	34 COMPLEX	57,533	50 km
2017	OKS - SELMAN	44,767	51 km
2022	WASHITA RIVER FIRE	35,421	95 km
2014	HIGGINS	28,466	80 km
2024	SLAPOUT FIRE	23,810	17 km
1996	UNNAMED	23,123	55 km
2011	LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX	23,028	69 km
2020	412 FIRE	22,069	60 km
2022	BEAVER RIVER FIRE	20,512	78 km
2015	BOILING SPRINGS FIRE	20,264	60 km
2022	217	18,293	73 km
2008	UNNAMED	16,290	85 km
2016	BUFFALO	16,160	28 km
2022	23 AND DD	8,885	62 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	39°F (4°C)	0.9 in
March	47°F (8°C)	1.7 in
April	57°F (14°C)	1.7 in
May	66°F (19°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
June	76°F (24°C)	3.0 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	2.8 in
September	71°F (22°C)	2.1 in
October	59°F (15°C)	1.5 in
November	45°F (7°C)	1.2 in
December	36°F (2°C)	0.8 in

Laverne has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 35°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.6").

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