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Weather & Climate in Mountain Park, OK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mountain Park enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 320 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 33.6 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,371 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,371 ft (418 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 463/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6988°N, 98.9523°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Kiowa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hobart Regional (HBR) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
285 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Jan 18, 1995 | 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 1998 | 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 50 km | 5 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2002 | 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma | M3.8 | 54 km | 5 km |
| Sep 25, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma | M3.7 | 111 km | 20 km |
| Dec 17, 1992 | 7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma | M3.6 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Jul 27, 2019 | 14 km WSW of Kingfisher, Oklahoma | M3.5 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Aug 27, 2017 | 15 km WSW of Watonga, Oklahoma | M3.5 | 126 km | 8 km |
| Aug 9, 2021 | 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas | M3.5 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Apr 19, 2021 | 8 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma | M3.5 | 119 km | 11 km |
| Aug 7, 2019 | 14 km WSW of Kingfisher, Oklahoma | M3.5 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Aug 9, 2019 | 15 km NW of Okarche, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 145 km | 7 km |
| Jan 28, 2009 | 0 km ENE of Amber, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 2017 | 9 km SE of Hitchcock, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 147 km | 7 km |
| Mar 11, 2010 | 14 km S of Calumet, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 115 km | 6 km |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 3 km NE of Dibble, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 129 km | 6 km |
| Mar 6, 2020 | 8 km NE of Alex, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2019 | 13 km W of Kingfisher, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 150 km | 7 km |
| Jul 25, 2019 | 13 km W of Kingfisher, Oklahoma | M3.3 | 150 km | 7 km |
| Jun 3, 2021 | 7 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma | M3.3 | 120 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
844 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 39 fatalities, 661 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 3, 1964 | EF5 | 98 km | 4.7 mi | 7 |
| Nov 7, 2011 | EF4 | 48 km | 17.4 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2011 | EF4 | 97 km | 33.3 mi | 1 |
| May 22, 1981 | EF4 | 87 km | 16.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 10, 1979 | EF4 | 58 km | 39.7 mi | 11 |
| Apr 17, 1976 | EF4 | 44 km | 32.9 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1962 | EF4 | 77 km | 10.1 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1962 | EF4 | 67 km | 7.2 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1957 | EF4 | 63 km | 21.6 mi | 4 |
| May 16, 2015 | EF3 | 62 km | 40.4 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2011 | EF3 | 86 km | 8.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2001 | EF3 | 65 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2001 | EF3 | 90 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2001 | EF3 | 43 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| May 3, 1999 | EF3 | 61 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| May 3, 1999 | EF3 | 82 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1982 | EF3 | 95 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1982 | EF3 | 29 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
| May 11, 1982 | EF3 | 39 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1982 | EF3 | 35 km | 4.0 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 | 25 km |
| 2022 | COCONUT | 27,963 | 98 km |
| 2012 | TOWNLEY ROAD | 24,139 | 15 km |
| 2018 | MILLIRON | 20,437 | 100 km |
| 1996 | WESTSIDE | 16,723 | 17 km |
| 2024 | RUSH | 12,239 | 30 km |
| 2011 | WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX | 12,118 | 86 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 10,392 | 41 km |
| 2022 | 62 FIRE | 9,804 | 7 km |
| 1993 | CRATER CREEK | 8,963 | 35 km |
| 2000 | CRATERLK-L | 8,876 | 33 km |
| 1994 | MT SCOTT | 8,005 | 36 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 7,962 | 43 km |
| 2006 | BIA EMPIRE | 7,544 | 93 km |
| 2015 | CRATER CREEK | 7,378 | 33 km |
| 2019 | COPPER BREAKS | 7,059 | 95 km |
| 2022 | 115 / MEERS | 6,136 | 36 km |
| 2023 | RX MARCY RUSH | 5,998 | 29 km |
| 2004 | TARBONE COMPLEX | 5,929 | 30 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 5,709 | 22 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in |
Mountain Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.0").