Weather & Climate in Sayre, OK

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

Sayre enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°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 29.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,888 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	60.1°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,888 ft (575 m)
Area	5.6 sq mi (14.5 km²)
Population Density	968/sq mi
Coordinates	35.2957°N, 99.6282°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Beckham County County
Nearest Airport	Elk City Regional Business (ELK) 16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"

22% below US avg

Snowfall 8.6"

Wettest Month (May) 4.49"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	57.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	88.1 / 100
Community Resilience	20.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

480 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Apr 14, 2021	34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas	M4.3	139 km	8 km
May 25, 2021	3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma	M4.1	113 km	8 km
Jun 8, 2015	19 km W of Cleo Springs, Oklahoma	M3.9	150 km	4 km
Apr 28, 1998	9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma	M3.9	124 km	5 km
Sep 21, 2015	4 km W of Fairview, Oklahoma	M3.8	146 km	6 km
May 1, 2015	8 km NNE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.8	148 km	4 km
Feb 8, 2002	8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma	M3.8	132 km	5 km
Mar 8, 2017	10 km S of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.8	148 km	5 km
Sep 14, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.7	150 km	8 km
Sep 16, 2015	9 km ENE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.7	146 km	11 km
Feb 16, 2018	9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.7	150 km	7 km
Apr 19, 2018	16 km SSE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.6	149 km	6 km
May 12, 2017	16 km SSE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.6	150 km	6 km
Sep 15, 2015	11 km ENE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.6	147 km	5 km
Feb 29, 2016	9 km NE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.6	149 km	7 km
Mar 2, 2017	10 km NE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.5	149 km	6 km
Aug 27, 2017	15 km WSW of Watonga, Oklahoma	M3.5	111 km	8 km
Apr 13, 2015	5 km N of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.5	144 km	9 km
Aug 9, 2021	4 km N of Wheeler, Texas	M3.5	62 km	7 km
Jun 29, 2017	9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.5	150 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

691 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 22 fatalities, 234 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	58 km	15.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	88 km	29.0 mi	0
Jun 10, 1967	EF4	41 km	8.7 mi	4
May 25, 1962	EF4	39 km	7.2 mi	0
May 25, 1955	EF4	63 km	45.1 mi	2
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	92 km	34.0 mi	6
May 5, 2007	EF3	24 km	7.7 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	90 km	7.8 mi	1
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	84 km	8.0 mi	0
Oct 9, 2001	EF3	27 km	11.5 mi	0
Oct 9, 2001	EF3	57 km	6.0 mi	0
Oct 9, 2001	EF3	72 km	13.0 mi	0
Jun 11, 1997	EF3	75 km	9.0 mi	0
May 15, 1991	EF3	62 km	15.0 mi	0
May 7, 1986	EF3	95 km	7.0 mi	0
May 11, 1982	EF3	51 km	7.0 mi	0
May 11, 1982	EF3	80 km	4.0 mi	0
May 11, 1982	EF3	74 km	10.0 mi	2
May 22, 1981	EF3	58 km	10.3 mi	0
May 20, 1977	EF3	79 km	10.4 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	97 km
2017	LEFORS EAST	68,701	82 km
2009	PUTNAM	42,995	96 km
2022	CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM	37,663	89 km
2022	WASHITA RIVER FIRE	35,421	68 km
2014	HIGGINS	28,466	85 km
2012	TOWNLEY ROAD	24,139	95 km
2006	SWEETWATER DOBSON	23,045	38 km
2018	MILLIRON	20,437	55 km
2009	MAGIC CITY	18,922	66 km
1996	WESTSIDE	16,723	96 km
2008	UNNAMED	16,290	75 km
2016	I40	14,780	66 km
2001	OREAR COMPLEX FIRE	14,749	92 km
1996	NORTH MEMPHIS	12,550	97 km
2018	CARBON	12,143	41 km
2022	62 FIRE	9,804	93 km
1997	CANADIAN FIRE	9,774	92 km
2018	SHAW	8,581	62 km
2022	BRITT	8,275	43 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	0.7 in	Coldest, Driest
February	42°F (5°C)	1.0 in
March	50°F (10°C)	1.9 in
April	59°F (15°C)	2.1 in
May	68°F (20°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	3.7 in
July	82°F (28°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.6 in
September	73°F (23°C)	3.2 in
October	61°F (16°C)	2.3 in
November	48°F (9°C)	1.4 in
December	39°F (4°C)	0.9 in

Sayre has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.7").

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