Weather & Climate in Okeene, OK

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

Okeene 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 317 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 30.6 inches. The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,218 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	61.0°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,218 ft (371 m)
Area	2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density	539/sq mi
Coordinates	36.1171°N, 98.3167°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Major County County
Nearest Airport	Enid Woodring Regional (WDG) 34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.6"

20% below US avg

Snowfall 10.3"

Wettest Month (May) 4.61"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	34.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	42.5 / 100
Community Resilience	34.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6,954 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Sep 3, 2016	14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M5.8	129 km	6 km
Feb 13, 2016	18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M5.1	54 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	56 km	4 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	74 km	6 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	68 km	5 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	94 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	69 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	101 km	8 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	121 km	6 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	55 km	7 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	81 km	4 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	55 km	7 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	76 km	10 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	56 km	7 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	86 km	5 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	82 km	5 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	86 km	6 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	75 km	5 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	101 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	74 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

777 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 30 fatalities, 480 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 24, 2011	EF5	75 km	63.1 mi	9
May 3, 1999	EF4	39 km	15.0 mi	1
May 3, 1999	EF4	63 km	35.0 mi	2
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	77 km	66.0 mi	0
May 22, 1981	EF4	89 km	16.7 mi	0
May 2, 1979	EF4	37 km	20.6 mi	1
Apr 30, 1978	EF4	79 km	9.3 mi	0
May 24, 1973	EF4	86 km	13.3 mi	2
Jun 10, 1967	EF4	32 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 16, 1965	EF4	57 km	82.7 mi	0
May 25, 2019	EF3	76 km	2.2 mi	2
May 31, 2013	EF3	73 km	16.2 mi	8
May 24, 2011	EF3	86 km	8.6 mi	0
May 24, 2011	EF3	30 km	13.2 mi	1
May 10, 2010	EF3	81 km	47.7 mi	0
May 9, 2003	EF3	98 km	17.8 mi	0
Apr 17, 2002	EF3	69 km	8.0 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF3	68 km	13.0 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF3	52 km	21.0 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF3	70 km	22.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RHEA (277,949 acres, 2018).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2018	RHEA	277,949	63 km
2009	PUTNAM	42,995	59 km
2009	CHESTER	34,432	52 km
2015	BOILING SPRINGS FIRE	20,264	97 km
2022	217	18,293	86 km
2022	720 FIRE	8,761	15 km
2009	MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY	8,186	89 km
2014	CAMARGO	7,494	80 km
2015	UNNAMED	5,975	96 km
2009	CLEO	5,063	40 km
2008	BYRON	5,033	87 km
2007	SALT FORK DELTA	4,784	77 km
2018	OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS	4,432	75 km
2020	YOLO RANCH FIRE	4,173	24 km
2005	SALT FORK DELTA	3,980	75 km
2022	OKSLR-FY22-RX-WILDERNESS/FG	3,534	75 km
2014	GUTHRIE	3,014	90 km
2008	UNNAMED	3,001	95 km
2018	RED HORSE	2,583	99 km
2006	STRONG	2,509	78 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	0.9 in	Driest
February	41°F (5°C)	1.3 in
March	49°F (10°C)	2.5 in
April	59°F (15°C)	2.8 in
May	68°F (20°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
June	78°F (25°C)	3.9 in
July	83°F (28°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	82°F (28°C)	2.7 in
September	73°F (23°C)	3.4 in
October	61°F (16°C)	2.5 in
November	48°F (9°C)	2.0 in
December	38°F (3°C)	1.3 in	Coldest

Okeene has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 38°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.9").

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