Weather & Climate in Sweetwater, OK

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

Sweetwater enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°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 26.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 2,178 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	59.6°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,178 ft (664 m)
Area	15.9 sq mi (41.1 km²)
Population Density	8/sq mi
Coordinates	35.4150°N, 99.9203°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Beckham County County
Nearest Airport	Elk City Regional Business (ELK) 30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.2"

31% below US avg

Snowfall 7.2"

Wettest Month (May) 4.09"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

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

265 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	110 km	8 km
May 25, 2021	3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma	M4.1	97 km	8 km
May 1, 2015	8 km NNE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.8	149 km	4 km
Sep 16, 2015	9 km ENE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.7	148 km	11 km
Feb 29, 2016	9 km NE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.6	150 km	7 km
Sep 15, 2015	11 km ENE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.6	149 km	5 km
Aug 9, 2021	4 km N of Wheeler, Texas	M3.5	33 km	7 km
Apr 13, 2015	5 km N of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.5	144 km	9 km
Aug 27, 2017	15 km WSW of Watonga, Oklahoma	M3.5	129 km	8 km
Apr 10, 2016	9 km NE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.4	149 km	5 km
Feb 26, 2016	10 km E of Seiling, Oklahoma	M3.4	128 km	7 km
Jun 25, 2016	5 km N of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.4	144 km	5 km
Mar 28, 2015	7 km NNE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.4	147 km	9 km
Sep 15, 2015	10 km ENE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.4	148 km	6 km
May 20, 2015	7 km NNE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.3	147 km	6 km
Mar 24, 2015	7 km NNE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.3	148 km	7 km
Jun 15, 2016	5 km NW of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.3	140 km	6 km
Feb 29, 2016	9 km NE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.3	149 km	7 km
Sep 30, 2016	5 km NNW of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.3	144 km	6 km
May 7, 2015	6 km NNW of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.3	144 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

679 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 22 fatalities, 224 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	29 km	15.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	64 km	29.0 mi	0
Jun 10, 1967	EF4	53 km	8.7 mi	4
May 25, 1962	EF4	67 km	7.2 mi	0
May 25, 1955	EF4	54 km	45.1 mi	2
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	95 km	10.9 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	79 km	34.0 mi	6
May 5, 2007	EF3	5 km	7.7 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	98 km	6.4 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	60 km	7.8 mi	1
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	58 km	8.0 mi	0
Oct 9, 2001	EF3	49 km	11.5 mi	0
Oct 9, 2001	EF3	85 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 11, 1997	EF3	49 km	9.0 mi	0
May 15, 1991	EF3	49 km	15.0 mi	0
Mar 22, 1987	EF3	94 km	30.0 mi	0
May 7, 1986	EF3	67 km	7.0 mi	0
May 19, 1982	EF3	83 km	2.0 mi	0
May 19, 1982	EF3	88 km	4.0 mi	0
May 11, 1982	EF3	80 km	7.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SMOKEHOUSE CREEK (1,047,464 acres, 2024).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2024	SMOKEHOUSE CREEK	1,047,464	83 km
2006	EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX	593,394	84 km
2017	PERRYTON	290,211	75 km
2017	LEFORS EAST	68,701	55 km
2017	RANKIN RANCH ROAD	37,706	99 km
2022	CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM	37,663	60 km
2022	WASHITA RIVER FIRE	35,421	48 km
2024	GRAPE VINE CREEK	33,576	79 km
2014	HIGGINS	28,466	65 km
2018	MCCLELLAN	23,051	76 km
2006	SWEETWATER DOBSON	23,045	16 km
2011	LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX	23,028	97 km
2018	MILLIRON	20,437	56 km
2009	MAGIC CITY	18,922	38 km
2008	UNNAMED	16,290	66 km
2006	HARDWICK	15,289	90 km
2016	I40	14,780	44 km
2001	OREAR COMPLEX FIRE	14,749	83 km
1996	NORTH MEMPHIS	12,550	85 km
2018	CARBON	12,143	26 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	41°F (5°C)	0.9 in
March	49°F (9°C)	1.8 in
April	58°F (15°C)	2.1 in
May	67°F (20°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
June	76°F (24°C)	3.5 in
July	82°F (28°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	80°F (26°C)	2.5 in
September	72°F (22°C)	3.0 in
October	60°F (16°C)	2.0 in
November	47°F (8°C)	1.2 in
December	38°F (4°C)	0.7 in

Sweetwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.6").

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