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Weather & Climate in Sharon, OK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sharon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 323 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 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 2,062 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,062 ft (628 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 964/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2755°N, 99.3381°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Woodward County County |
| Nearest Airport | Clinton Regional (CLK) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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
2,311 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 | 61 km | 8 km |
| Jan 7, 2016 | 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.7 | 60 km | 4 km |
| Jun 9, 2018 | 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2016 | 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 56 km | 7 km |
| Jan 7, 2016 | 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 58 km | 7 km |
| Jan 7, 2016 | 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 59 km | 7 km |
| Jul 20, 2015 | 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 115 km | 4 km |
| Jul 29, 2014 | 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma | M4.3 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Feb 19, 2021 | 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 135 km | 7 km |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 17 km SE of Waynoka, OK | M4.2 | 58 km | 6 km |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 58 km | 7 km |
| May 13, 2017 | 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 58 km | 5 km |
| Mar 5, 2018 | 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 144 km | 8 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 111 km | 4 km |
| Mar 4, 2018 | 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 145 km | 8 km |
| Sep 15, 1995 | 7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 2016 | Oklahoma | M4.1 | 83 km | 8 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 52 km | 8 km |
| Mar 24, 2015 | 11 km ENE of Nescatunga, Oklahoma | M4.0 | 130 km | 7 km |
| Feb 13, 2016 | 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.0 | 58 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
530 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 116 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 2, 1979 | EF4 | 91 km | 20.6 mi | 1 |
| Jun 10, 1967 | EF4 | 75 km | 8.7 mi | 4 |
| May 23, 2019 | EF3 | 74 km | 15.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2012 | EF3 | 44 km | 34.0 mi | 6 |
| May 24, 2011 | EF3 | 67 km | 13.2 mi | 1 |
| May 23, 2008 | EF3 | 78 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2008 | EF3 | 48 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 2002 | EF3 | 30 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2001 | EF3 | 94 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1991 | EF3 | 17 km | 12.5 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1991 | EF3 | 71 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 1987 | EF3 | 89 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 31, 1984 | EF3 | 31 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 1981 | EF3 | 93 km | 10.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1978 | EF3 | 98 km | 14.4 mi | 0 |
| Sep 25, 1973 | EF3 | 96 km | 58.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1971 | EF3 | 79 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1958 | EF3 | 37 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 1956 | EF3 | 75 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 2024 | EF2 | 71 km | 6.7 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PERRYTON (290,211 acres, 2017).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2017 | PERRYTON | 290,211 | 97 km |
| 2018 | RHEA | 277,949 | 43 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 88,943 | 87 km |
| 2024 | CATESBY FIRE | 83,975 | 46 km |
| 2017 | OKS - 283 | 68,558 | 59 km |
| 2016 | 350 COMPLEX | 58,055 | 42 km |
| 2018 | 34 COMPLEX | 57,533 | 34 km |
| 2017 | OKS - SELMAN | 44,767 | 35 km |
| 2009 | PUTNAM | 42,995 | 50 km |
| 2022 | WASHITA RIVER FIRE | 35,421 | 73 km |
| 2009 | CHESTER | 34,432 | 46 km |
| 2014 | HIGGINS | 28,466 | 69 km |
| 2024 | SLAPOUT FIRE | 23,810 | 76 km |
| 2006 | SWEETWATER DOBSON | 23,045 | 94 km |
| 2011 | LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX | 23,028 | 92 km |
| 2015 | BOILING SPRINGS FIRE | 20,264 | 32 km |
| 2022 | 217 | 18,293 | 38 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 16,290 | 45 km |
| 2016 | BUFFALO | 16,160 | 76 km |
| 2022 | 720 FIRE | 8,761 | 86 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8 in |
Sharon has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 35°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.6").