Weather & Climate in Verden, OK

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

Verden 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 320 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 31.8 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,135 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	320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,135 ft (346 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density	1,110/sq mi
Coordinates	35.0833°N, 98.0861°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Caddo County County
Nearest Airport	Will Rogers World (OKC) 35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.8"

16% below US avg

Snowfall 2.3"

Wettest Month (May) 4.92"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	63.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	76.5 / 100
Community Resilience	18.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

3,326 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	130 km	3 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	144 km	6 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	135 km	5 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	111 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	86 km	8 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	95 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	113 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	84 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	143 km	6 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	90 km	7 km
Apr 19, 2015	6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma	M4.2	118 km	3 km
Jan 1, 2016	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	90 km	6 km
Mar 29, 2016	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.2	111 km	5 km
Jul 17, 2016	5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	143 km	5 km
Feb 5, 2021	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	144 km	7 km
Apr 7, 2016	1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma	M4.2	105 km	6 km
Aug 3, 2017	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	90 km	5 km
Jan 18, 1995	4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M4.2	56 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2014	6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma	M4.2	116 km	5 km
Mar 30, 2014	2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.2	124 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

1,010 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 118 fatalities, 2,078 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 20, 2013	EF5	47 km	13.9 mi	24
May 24, 2011	EF5	44 km	63.1 mi	9
May 3, 1999	EF5	22 km	37.0 mi	36
May 9, 2016	EF4	89 km	8.9 mi	1
May 19, 2013	EF4	74 km	23.0 mi	2
May 24, 2011	EF4	39 km	23.1 mi	0
May 24, 2011	EF4	14 km	33.3 mi	1
May 10, 2010	EF4	61 km	22.3 mi	1
May 10, 2010	EF4	58 km	24.0 mi	2
May 8, 2003	EF4	58 km	17.3 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF4	96 km	35.0 mi	2
May 3, 1999	EF4	95 km	15.0 mi	1
May 22, 1981	EF4	37 km	16.7 mi	0
Apr 30, 1978	EF4	63 km	9.3 mi	0
Apr 17, 1976	EF4	46 km	32.9 mi	0
May 24, 1973	EF4	37 km	13.3 mi	2
Apr 19, 1972	EF4	92 km	28.2 mi	5
Jun 10, 1967	EF4	85 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 14, 1957	EF4	78 km	67.5 mi	2
May 24, 1957	EF4	98 km	21.6 mi	4

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FERGUSON (41,429 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	FERGUSON	41,429	66 km
2012	TOWNLEY ROAD	24,139	74 km
2009	RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS	23,099	87 km
1996	WESTSIDE	16,723	73 km
2006	RATLIFF CITY	12,435	94 km
2024	RUSH	12,239	62 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,392	59 km
2022	62 FIRE	9,804	83 km
1993	CRATER CREEK	8,963	62 km
2000	CRATERLK-L	8,876	64 km
1994	MT SCOTT	8,005	58 km
2000	UNNAMED	7,962	56 km
2006	BIA EMPIRE	7,544	71 km
2015	CRATER CREEK	7,378	64 km
2012	NOBLE	7,037	78 km
2006	BIALOCO	6,843	94 km
2017	SQUIRREL CREEK	6,463	97 km
2006	VELMA	6,364	75 km
2009	LINDSAY	6,195	43 km
2022	115 / MEERS	6,136	54 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	1.1 in	Coldest, Driest
February	43°F (6°C)	1.5 in
March	51°F (11°C)	2.3 in
April	60°F (16°C)	2.6 in
May	69°F (21°C)	4.9 in	Wettest
June	78°F (25°C)	4.0 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	82°F (28°C)	2.6 in
September	74°F (23°C)	3.9 in
October	63°F (17°C)	3.0 in
November	49°F (10°C)	1.9 in
December	40°F (5°C)	1.3 in

Verden has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 38°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (1.1").

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