Weather & Climate in Pond Creek, OK

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

Pond Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 81°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 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,047 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	57.5°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,047 ft (319 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density	1,064/sq mi
Coordinates	36.6678°N, 97.8024°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Grant County County
Nearest Airport	Enid Woodring Regional (WDG) 20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"

11% below US avg

Wettest Month (May) 4.57"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	27.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	67.8 / 100
Community Resilience	60.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

6,902 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	83 km	6 km
Feb 13, 2016	18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M5.1	83 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	85 km	4 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	49 km	6 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	54 km	5 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	20 km	8 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	124 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	78 km	5 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	88 km	7 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	86 km	7 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	127 km	6 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	86 km	7 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	104 km	5 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	9 km	5 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	26 km	10 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	45 km	4 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	24 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	49 km	6 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	11 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	125 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

764 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 132 fatalities, 1,190 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991	EF5	94 km	46.0 mi	17
May 25, 1955	EF5	47 km	28.4 mi	20
May 25, 1955	EF5	63 km	56.4 mi	80
May 12, 2004	EF4	67 km	1.2 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF4	88 km	35.0 mi	2
May 3, 1999	EF4	81 km	24.0 mi	6
May 3, 1999	EF4	83 km	15.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	73 km	25.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	35 km	66.0 mi	0
May 2, 1979	EF4	55 km	20.6 mi	1
Apr 17, 1976	EF4	79 km	19.5 mi	0
Mar 16, 1965	EF4	28 km	82.7 mi	0
Apr 2, 1956	EF4	76 km	108.3 mi	2
May 19, 2012	EF3	77 km	9.7 mi	0
May 19, 2012	EF3	86 km	9.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	54 km	18.1 mi	0
May 10, 2010	EF3	26 km	47.7 mi	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	81 km	2.5 mi	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	80 km	2.5 mi	0
May 8, 2003	EF3	97 km	45.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CHESTER (34,432 acres, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2009	CHESTER	34,432	100 km
2022	720 FIRE	8,761	92 km
2009	MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY	8,186	75 km
2012	GLENCOE	6,244	94 km
2015	UNNAMED	5,975	77 km
2009	CLEO	5,063	73 km
2008	BYRON	5,033	37 km
2007	SALT FORK DELTA	4,784	40 km
2018	OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS	4,432	39 km
2016	BENDER	4,385	82 km
2022	SOUTH SOONER LAKE	4,324	77 km
2020	YOLO RANCH FIRE	4,173	63 km
2005	SALT FORK DELTA	3,980	39 km
2022	OKSLR-FY22-RX-WILDERNESS/FG	3,534	39 km
2012	PAWNEE FIRE	3,450	88 km
1994	UNNAMED	2,795	99 km
2000	WILD CREEK	2,697	93 km
2006	CASHION COMPLEX	2,482	89 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,439	98 km
2023	OKSLR-FY23-RX-WILDERNESS-UNIT	2,322	38 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	1.0 in	Coldest, Driest
February	39°F (4°C)	1.3 in
March	48°F (9°C)	2.8 in
April	58°F (14°C)	3.1 in
May	68°F (20°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.0 in
July	81°F (27°C)	3.2 in
August	82°F (28°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
September	73°F (23°C)	3.5 in
October	61°F (16°C)	2.8 in
November	47°F (8°C)	2.2 in
December	37°F (3°C)	1.3 in

Pond Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 34°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.0").

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