Weather & Climate in Springer, OK

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

Springer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 870 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	63.1°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	870 ft (265 m)
Area	15.2 sq mi (39.2 km²)
Population Density	59/sq mi
Coordinates	34.2956°N, 97.1175°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Carter County County
Nearest Airport	Ada Regional (ADT) 43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.16"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	74.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	64.2 / 100
Community Resilience	43.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

905 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	142 km	3 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	75 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	148 km	8 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	147 km	5 km
Jan 18, 1995	4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M4.2	69 km	5 km
Apr 3, 2012	8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma	M4.1	120 km	5 km
Feb 27, 2010	8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma	M4.1	144 km	5 km
Jun 18, 2014	7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.1	147 km	5 km
Nov 15, 1990	5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M3.9	67 km	5 km
Jul 15, 2014	3 km N of Harrah, Oklahoma	M3.9	137 km	7 km
Apr 28, 1998	9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma	M3.9	131 km	5 km
May 10, 2012	9 km WNW of Prague, Oklahoma	M3.8	139 km	5 km
Jan 15, 2010	3 km ENE of Jones, Oklahoma	M3.8	143 km	8 km
Nov 5, 2013	8 km SSW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M3.8	147 km	5 km
Jan 9, 2014	8 km SSE of Sparks, Oklahoma	M3.8	142 km	3 km
Apr 16, 2012	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M3.8	141 km	4 km
Feb 8, 2002	8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma	M3.8	124 km	5 km
Jun 9, 2013	5 km NNE of Jones, Oklahoma	M3.7	147 km	7 km
Jan 15, 2010	3 km ESE of Jones, Oklahoma	M3.7	141 km	8 km
Mar 22, 2010	8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma	M3.7	144 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

752 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 59 fatalities, 624 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2024	EF4	42 km	26.8 mi	1
May 9, 2016	EF4	37 km	8.9 mi	1
May 24, 2011	EF4	86 km	23.1 mi	0
Feb 10, 2009	EF4	62 km	37.0 mi	8
Apr 19, 1972	EF4	41 km	28.2 mi	5
Apr 27, 1966	EF4	54 km	10.2 mi	0
May 4, 1960	EF4	78 km	8.0 mi	0
May 9, 1959	EF4	61 km	6.2 mi	7
Sep 14, 1957	EF4	74 km	67.5 mi	2
Apr 2, 1957	EF4	75 km	7.9 mi	3
Apr 2, 1957	EF4	54 km	5.2 mi	2
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	78 km	21.7 mi	0
Apr 27, 2024	EF3	100 km	27.9 mi	2
Apr 27, 2024	EF3	23 km	9.9 mi	1
Apr 19, 2023	EF3	99 km	10.9 mi	1
Apr 30, 2019	EF3	91 km	27.6 mi	2
May 9, 2016	EF3	45 km	9.1 mi	1
May 9, 2016	EF3	30 km	16.6 mi	0
May 25, 2015	EF3	86 km	18.8 mi	1
Apr 14, 2011	EF3	80 km	17.0 mi	2

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LOCO-HEALDTON (56,584 acres, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2009	LOCO-HEALDTON	56,584	30 km
1991	ARBUCKLE	29,823	11 km
2021	WINDMILL	28,410	18 km
2009	RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS	23,099	39 km
2009	BRUSHY MOUNTAIN	18,412	32 km
2006	RINGGOLD	16,382	87 km
2005	UNNAMED	15,416	24 km
2006	RATLIFF CITY	12,435	34 km
2000	UNNAMED	9,943	14 km
2006	BIA EMPIRE	7,544	82 km
2005	SHERWOOD	7,473	100 km
1988	UNNAMED	7,228	10 km
2012	NOBLE	7,037	97 km
2006	BIALOCO	6,843	51 km
2009	MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX	6,505	86 km
2017	SQUIRREL CREEK	6,463	74 km
2006	VELMA	6,364	56 km
2009	LINDSAY	6,195	87 km
1996	TURNPIKE MVD	5,912	37 km
2005	CALLISBURG	5,797	61 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	1.7 in	Coldest, Driest
February	45°F (7°C)	2.1 in
March	54°F (12°C)	3.2 in
April	62°F (17°C)	3.4 in
May	70°F (21°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
June	78°F (25°C)	4.2 in
July	83°F (28°C)	2.3 in	Warmest
August	82°F (28°C)	2.4 in
September	75°F (24°C)	4.4 in
October	64°F (18°C)	4.3 in
November	52°F (11°C)	2.6 in
December	43°F (6°C)	2.1 in

Springer has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.7").

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