Weather & Climate in Little Ponderosa, OK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Little Ponderosa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,801 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,801 ft (854 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 431/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9612°N, 100.8781°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Beaver County County |
| Nearest Airport | Liberal Mid-America Regional (LBL) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
43 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Apr 14, 2021 | 34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas | M4.3 | 124 km | 8 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 114 km | 8 km |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 28 km ENE of Buffalo, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 136 km | 3 km |
| Aug 15, 2017 | 26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas | M3.1 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Aug 15, 2017 | 28 km SSE of Protection, Kansas | M3.1 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jul 21, 2017 | 26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas | M3.1 | 133 km | 7 km |
| Oct 13, 2017 | 7 km W of Buffalo, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 104 km | 4 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | 2 km WNW of Buffalo, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 109 km | 26 km |
| Mar 16, 2018 | 22 km NE of Fort Supply, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 136 km | 4 km |
| May 14, 2013 | 8 km SE of Canadian, Texas | M2.9 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jul 24, 2017 | 26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas | M2.9 | 133 km | 3 km |
| Oct 25, 2017 | 23 km NE of Buffalo, Oklahoma | M2.9 | 129 km | 8 km |
| Jan 21, 2018 | 27 km ENE of Buffalo, Oklahoma | M2.9 | 134 km | 6 km |
| Aug 12, 2019 | 26 km ENE of Buffalo, Oklahoma | M2.9 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Apr 9, 2018 | 23 km NE of Fort Supply, Oklahoma | M2.8 | 136 km | 4 km |
| Mar 17, 2018 | 22 km NE of Fort Supply, Oklahoma | M2.8 | 135 km | 1 km |
| Mar 23, 1995 | 7 km NNE of Buffalo, Oklahoma | M2.8 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2017 | 6 km N of Buffalo, Oklahoma | M2.8 | 111 km | 3 km |
| Jan 25, 2018 | 26 km NW of Freedom, Oklahoma | M2.8 | 140 km | 0 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 25 km WSW of Lipscomb, Texas | M2.8 | 95 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
555 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 194 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 5, 1993 | EF4 | 39 km | 23.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 1971 | EF4 | 90 km | 15.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 1955 | EF4 | 95 km | 72.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 2023 | EF3 | 61 km | 6.3 mi | 3 |
| May 23, 2019 | EF3 | 86 km | 15.7 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 2019 | EF3 | 79 km | 29.6 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2016 | EF3 | 89 km | 14.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 16, 2015 | EF3 | 15 km | 51.3 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1996 | EF3 | 69 km | 28.0 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1996 | EF3 | 25 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1993 | EF3 | 43 km | 18.5 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1993 | EF3 | 68 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1991 | EF3 | 87 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1990 | EF3 | 89 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1989 | EF3 | 27 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1987 | EF3 | 97 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1987 | EF3 | 78 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 1987 | EF3 | 98 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1978 | EF3 | 77 km | 14.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1974 | EF3 | 31 km | 2.7 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 | 89 km |
| 2024 | SLAPOUT FIRE | 23,810 | 82 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 23,123 | 50 km |
| 2011 | LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX | 23,028 | 95 km |
| 2020 | 412 FIRE | 22,069 | 38 km |
| 2022 | BEAVER RIVER FIRE | 20,512 | 25 km |
| 2011 | TUNNER | 17,774 | 85 km |
| 2022 | 23 AND DD | 8,885 | 38 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 8,750 | 51 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 7,815 | 65 km |
| 2021 | COBB FIRE | 7,142 | 71 km |
| 2011 | HASKELL COUNTY | 6,736 | 52 km |
| 1997 | BUOY LINE | 6,118 | 40 km |
| 2016 | OPTIMA | 5,084 | 35 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 3,967 | 84 km |
| 2017 | BLACK MONDAY | 3,376 | 21 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 3,303 | 80 km |
| 2017 | OKS - BEAVER | 3,168 | 40 km |
| 2022 | 23 FIRE | 2,704 | 36 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 2,605 | 96 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in |
Little Ponderosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.4").