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Weather & Climate in Leedey, OK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Leedey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 2,057 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,057 ft (627 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,093/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8684°N, 99.3449°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dewey County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elk City Regional Business (ELK) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.7 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| 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
1,703 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 | 90 km | 8 km |
| Jan 7, 2016 | 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.7 | 89 km | 4 km |
| Jul 20, 2015 | 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 146 km | 4 km |
| Jul 9, 2016 | 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 85 km | 7 km |
| Jan 7, 2016 | 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 88 km | 7 km |
| Jan 7, 2016 | 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 87 km | 7 km |
| Apr 14, 2021 | 34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas | M4.3 | 150 km | 8 km |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 87 km | 7 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 141 km | 4 km |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 17 km SE of Waynoka, OK | M4.2 | 86 km | 6 km |
| May 13, 2017 | 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 2016 | Oklahoma | M4.1 | 96 km | 8 km |
| Sep 15, 1995 | 7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 126 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 69 km | 8 km |
| Feb 13, 2016 | 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.0 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Jan 6, 2016 | 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.0 | 88 km | 9 km |
| Jul 25, 2019 | 13 km W of Kingfisher, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 114 km | 6 km |
| Jan 7, 2016 | 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 86 km | 9 km |
| Sep 16, 2016 | 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 84 km | 8 km |
| Jun 8, 2015 | 19 km W of Cleo Springs, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 85 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
607 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 131 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 8, 1995 | EF4 | 89 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1967 | EF4 | 30 km | 8.7 mi | 4 |
| Jun 10, 1967 | EF4 | 94 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1962 | EF4 | 68 km | 7.2 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2019 | EF3 | 97 km | 15.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2012 | EF3 | 48 km | 34.0 mi | 6 |
| May 24, 2011 | EF3 | 100 km | 8.6 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2011 | EF3 | 67 km | 13.2 mi | 1 |
| May 23, 2008 | EF3 | 91 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 2007 | EF3 | 71 km | 7.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 2002 | EF3 | 35 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2001 | EF3 | 73 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2001 | EF3 | 49 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2001 | EF3 | 97 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| May 3, 1999 | EF3 | 99 km | 21.0 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1991 | EF3 | 63 km | 12.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 1987 | EF3 | 95 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1986 | EF3 | 100 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 31, 1984 | EF3 | 50 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 1981 | EF3 | 52 km | 10.3 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PERRYTON (290,211 acres, 2017).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2017 | PERRYTON | 290,211 | 92 km |
| 2018 | RHEA | 277,949 | 34 km |
| 2024 | CATESBY FIRE | 83,975 | 72 km |
| 2017 | OKS - 283 | 68,558 | 98 km |
| 2016 | 350 COMPLEX | 58,055 | 87 km |
| 2018 | 34 COMPLEX | 57,533 | 80 km |
| 2017 | OKS - SELMAN | 44,767 | 80 km |
| 2009 | PUTNAM | 42,995 | 37 km |
| 2022 | CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM | 37,663 | 95 km |
| 2022 | WASHITA RIVER FIRE | 35,421 | 55 km |
| 2009 | CHESTER | 34,432 | 68 km |
| 2014 | HIGGINS | 28,466 | 63 km |
| 2006 | SWEETWATER DOBSON | 23,045 | 61 km |
| 2011 | LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX | 23,028 | 99 km |
| 2015 | BOILING SPRINGS FIRE | 20,264 | 77 km |
| 2022 | 217 | 18,293 | 80 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 16,290 | 31 km |
| 2018 | CARBON | 12,143 | 98 km |
| 1997 | CANADIAN FIRE | 9,774 | 95 km |
| 2022 | 720 FIRE | 8,761 | 83 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 0.7 in |
Leedey has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 37°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.5").