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Weather & Climate in Mangum, OK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mangum 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 326 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 26.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,607 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,607 ft (490 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,633/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8786°N, 99.5039°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Greer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional (AXS) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.5 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
81 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Apr 28, 1998 | 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2002 | 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma | M3.8 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Aug 27, 2017 | 15 km WSW of Watonga, Oklahoma | M3.5 | 132 km | 8 km |
| Aug 9, 2021 | 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas | M3.5 | 97 km | 7 km |
| Mar 11, 2010 | 14 km S of Calumet, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 142 km | 6 km |
| Feb 15, 1997 | 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas | M3.2 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Feb 18, 2018 | 15 km WSW of Watonga, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 132 km | 2 km |
| Mar 13, 2010 | 15 km W of Union City, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2018 | 16 km ENE of Thomas, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 131 km | 3 km |
| Apr 1, 2018 | 13 km W of Union City, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 140 km | 7 km |
| Jun 19, 2018 | 11 km WSW of Union City, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 141 km | 7 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km WNW of Watonga, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | Oklahoma | M3.1 | 144 km | 7 km |
| Mar 11, 2010 | 9 km W of Union City, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Apr 5, 1995 | 5 km NNE of Rocky, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 56 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 2010 | 10 km W of Union City, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Nov 23, 1996 | 17 km NNW of Quail, Texas | M3.0 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Feb 12, 1997 | 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas | M3.0 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Dec 1, 1995 | 11 km NW of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma | M2.9 | 25 km | 5 km |
| Jun 21, 2018 | 12 km WSW of Union City, Oklahoma | M2.9 | 140 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
723 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 28 fatalities, 333 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Nov 7, 2011 | EF4 | 66 km | 17.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1995 | EF4 | 95 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 10, 1979 | EF4 | 82 km | 39.7 mi | 11 |
| Apr 17, 1976 | EF4 | 90 km | 32.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1967 | EF4 | 81 km | 8.7 mi | 4 |
| May 25, 1962 | EF4 | 52 km | 7.2 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1955 | EF4 | 67 km | 45.1 mi | 2 |
| May 16, 2015 | EF3 | 55 km | 40.4 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 2007 | EF3 | 66 km | 7.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2001 | EF3 | 62 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2001 | EF3 | 61 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2001 | EF3 | 64 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 1997 | EF3 | 100 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1991 | EF3 | 71 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1982 | EF3 | 27 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1982 | EF3 | 29 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
| May 11, 1982 | EF3 | 33 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 1981 | EF3 | 80 km | 10.3 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1977 | EF3 | 33 km | 10.4 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1977 | EF3 | 58 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FERGUSON (41,429 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | FERGUSON | 41,429 | 75 km |
| 1996 | TRIANGLE FIRE | 25,553 | 99 km |
| 2006 | BUCKLE L 2 | 25,179 | 87 km |
| 2012 | TOWNLEY ROAD | 24,139 | 65 km |
| 2006 | SWEETWATER DOBSON | 23,045 | 84 km |
| 2018 | MILLIRON | 20,437 | 46 km |
| 1996 | BUCKLE L FIRE | 20,089 | 85 km |
| 2009 | MAGIC CITY | 18,922 | 96 km |
| 1996 | WESTSIDE | 16,723 | 66 km |
| 2016 | I40 | 14,780 | 88 km |
| 2001 | OREAR COMPLEX FIRE | 14,749 | 84 km |
| 1996 | NORTH MEMPHIS | 12,550 | 93 km |
| 2024 | RUSH | 12,239 | 81 km |
| 2018 | CARBON | 12,143 | 64 km |
| 2019 | VIVIAN | 11,825 | 94 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 10,392 | 94 km |
| 2022 | 62 FIRE | 9,804 | 60 km |
| 1995 | CR 359 FIRE | 9,324 | 96 km |
| 1993 | CRATER CREEK | 8,963 | 87 km |
| 2000 | CRATERLK-L | 8,876 | 86 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 0.9 in |
Mangum has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 39°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.8").