Weather & Climate in Tyrone, OK

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

Tyrone enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 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 19.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 2,925 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	57.2°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,925 ft (892 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	2,369/sq mi
Coordinates	36.9557°N, 101.0680°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Texas County County
Nearest Airport	Liberal Mid-America Regional (LBL) 9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.1"

50% below US avg

Snowfall 17.0"

Wettest Month (May) 2.99"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	56.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	32.4 / 100
Community Resilience	2.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

19 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	123 km	8 km
May 25, 2021	3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma	M4.1	127 km	8 km
Jul 21, 2017	26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas	M3.1	150 km	7 km
Oct 13, 2017	7 km W of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M3.0	121 km	4 km
Oct 25, 1999	2 km WNW of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M3.0	126 km	26 km
May 14, 2013	8 km SE of Canadian, Texas	M2.9	140 km	5 km
Jul 24, 2017	26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas	M2.9	150 km	3 km
Oct 25, 2017	23 km NE of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M2.9	146 km	8 km
Feb 27, 2012	25 km WSW of Lipscomb, Texas	M2.8	101 km	5 km
Jun 25, 2017	6 km N of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M2.8	128 km	3 km
Mar 23, 1995	7 km NNE of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M2.8	131 km	5 km
Jan 21, 2020	12 km NNE of Rosston, Oklahoma	M2.8	106 km	7 km
Apr 14, 2021	34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas	M2.7	123 km	7 km
Jul 25, 2017	26 km ENE of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M2.7	150 km	3 km
Jul 9, 2016	7 km W of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M2.7	121 km	2 km
Mar 25, 2016	Texas Panhandle region	M2.6	96 km	5 km
Jul 21, 2017	23 km SSE of Protection, Kansas	M2.5	149 km	5 km
Jan 24, 2018	25 km NE of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M2.5	149 km	8 km
Jul 31, 2017	26 km NE of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M2.5	150 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

523 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 186 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1993	EF4	26 km	23.0 mi	0
Jun 9, 1971	EF4	82 km	15.9 mi	0
Jun 15, 2023	EF3	64 km	6.3 mi	3
May 23, 2019	EF3	100 km	15.7 mi	0
May 17, 2019	EF3	93 km	29.6 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	23 km	51.3 mi	0
May 26, 1996	EF3	74 km	28.0 mi	0
May 26, 1996	EF3	16 km	13.0 mi	0
May 5, 1993	EF3	58 km	12.0 mi	0
May 5, 1993	EF3	26 km	18.5 mi	0
May 31, 1990	EF3	87 km	14.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1989	EF3	25 km	12.0 mi	0
May 25, 1987	EF3	76 km	3.0 mi	0
May 25, 1987	EF3	89 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1978	EF3	87 km	14.4 mi	0
Jun 21, 1974	EF3	43 km	2.7 mi	0
Sep 25, 1973	EF3	89 km	5.7 mi	0
May 9, 1972	EF3	85 km	2.7 mi	0
Jul 15, 1963	EF3	45 km	0.1 mi	0
May 27, 1962	EF3	88 km	4.5 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SLAPOUT FIRE (23,810 acres, 2024).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2024	SLAPOUT FIRE	23,810	97 km
1996	UNNAMED	23,123	66 km
2020	412 FIRE	22,069	51 km
2022	BEAVER RIVER FIRE	20,512	35 km
2011	TUNNER	17,774	69 km
2022	23 AND DD	8,885	55 km
2006	UNNAMED	8,750	66 km
2006	UNNAMED	7,815	80 km
2021	COBB FIRE	7,142	56 km
2011	HASKELL COUNTY	6,736	50 km
1997	BUOY LINE	6,118	32 km
2016	OPTIMA	5,084	29 km
2002	UNNAMED	3,967	100 km
2017	BLACK MONDAY	3,376	26 km
2000	UNNAMED	3,303	86 km
2017	OKS - BEAVER	3,168	53 km
2022	23 FIRE	2,704	53 km
2006	UNNAMED	2,605	83 km
2006	STEELER	2,471	57 km
2016	CLEARLAKE 149/22	2,399	73 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	0.5 in	Driest
February	38°F (3°C)	0.5 in
March	46°F (8°C)	1.4 in
April	55°F (13°C)	1.6 in
May	65°F (18°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
June	75°F (24°C)	2.8 in
July	80°F (27°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	78°F (25°C)	2.3 in
September	69°F (21°C)	1.8 in
October	57°F (14°C)	1.2 in
November	44°F (6°C)	0.9 in
December	35°F (2°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

Tyrone has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 35°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.5").

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