Weather & Climate in Mooreland, OK

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

Mooreland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°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 1,890 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	59.2°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,890 ft (576 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density	1,470/sq mi
Coordinates	36.4377°N, 99.2048°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Woodward County County
Nearest Airport	Clinton Regional (CLK) 64 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 3.90"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	41.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	39.9 / 100
Community Resilience	15.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively 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

3,242 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	45 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	43 km	4 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	148 km	5 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	134 km	8 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	96 km	4 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	42 km	7 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	40 km	7 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	136 km	5 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	108 km	10 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	42 km	7 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	139 km	6 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	109 km	5 km
Feb 5, 2015	8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma	M4.2	92 km	4 km
Jan 26, 2015	5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.2	142 km	7 km
Mar 4, 2018	4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	131 km	8 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, OK	M4.2	41 km	6 km
Mar 5, 2018	5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	130 km	8 km
May 13, 2017	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	42 km	5 km
Mar 30, 2014	2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.2	145 km	5 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	42 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

524 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 102 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 2, 1979	EF4	77 km	20.6 mi	1
Apr 17, 1976	EF4	93 km	19.5 mi	0
Jun 10, 1967	EF4	95 km	8.7 mi	4
May 23, 2019	EF3	82 km	15.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	63 km	34.0 mi	6
May 24, 2011	EF3	66 km	13.2 mi	1
May 23, 2008	EF3	58 km	11.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	41 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 17, 2002	EF3	39 km	8.0 mi	0
May 26, 1991	EF3	11 km	12.5 mi	0
May 15, 1991	EF3	73 km	11.5 mi	0
Oct 31, 1984	EF3	30 km	20.0 mi	0
Sep 25, 1973	EF3	82 km	58.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 1971	EF3	88 km	1.5 mi	0
Apr 26, 1970	EF3	97 km	1.0 mi	0
May 5, 1964	EF3	91 km	33.0 mi	0
Jun 21, 1958	EF3	51 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 2, 1956	EF3	55 km	20.0 mi	0
May 19, 2024	EF2	86 km	6.7 mi	0
Jun 15, 2019	EF2	77 km	6.3 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	94 km
2016	ANDERSON CREEK FIRE	374,523	81 km
2018	RHEA	277,949	52 km
1996	UNNAMED	88,943	66 km
2024	CATESBY FIRE	83,975	57 km
2017	OKS - 283	68,558	57 km
2016	350 COMPLEX	58,055	24 km
2018	34 COMPLEX	57,533	21 km
2017	OKS - SELMAN	44,767	21 km
2009	PUTNAM	42,995	58 km
2022	WASHITA RIVER FIRE	35,421	94 km
2009	CHESTER	34,432	36 km
2014	HIGGINS	28,466	89 km
2024	SLAPOUT FIRE	23,810	79 km
2015	BOILING SPRINGS FIRE	20,264	14 km
2022	217	18,293	17 km
2008	UNNAMED	16,290	66 km
2016	BUFFALO	16,160	67 km
2022	720 FIRE	8,761	83 km
2018	SHAW	8,581	93 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	0.6 in	Driest
February	39°F (4°C)	1.0 in
March	48°F (9°C)	1.6 in
April	57°F (14°C)	2.1 in
May	67°F (19°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
June	76°F (24°C)	3.2 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	2.8 in
September	71°F (22°C)	2.4 in
October	60°F (15°C)	1.8 in
November	46°F (8°C)	1.4 in
December	36°F (2°C)	0.8 in	Coldest

Mooreland has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 36°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.6").

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