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Weather & Climate in Washita, OK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Washita enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°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 1,236 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 60.3°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,236 ft (377 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 93/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1044°N, 98.3413°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Caddo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lawton-Fort Sill Regional (LAW) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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
2,671 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Apr 9, 2018 | 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma | M4.6 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jul 27, 2015 | 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma | M4.5 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Dec 7, 2013 | 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma | M4.5 | 103 km | 8 km |
| Aug 19, 2014 | 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Apr 16, 2013 | Oklahoma | M4.4 | 131 km | 6 km |
| Jun 16, 2014 | 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma | M4.3 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Jan 13, 2024 | 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma | M4.3 | 106 km | 7 km |
| Apr 19, 2015 | 6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 131 km | 3 km |
| Mar 30, 2014 | 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Mar 29, 2016 | 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Apr 7, 2016 | 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 123 km | 6 km |
| Aug 3, 2017 | 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 2016 | 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 106 km | 6 km |
| Jan 18, 1995 | 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Apr 16, 2013 | 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 130 km | 7 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Apr 27, 2015 | 7 km WSW of Langston, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2014 | 3 km SSW of Marshall, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 130 km | 4 km |
| Feb 9, 2014 | 6 km SSW of Langston, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 2016 | Oklahoma | M4.1 | 130 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
1,006 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 110 fatalities, 2,063 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 20, 2013 | EF5 | 68 km | 13.9 mi | 24 |
| May 24, 2011 | EF5 | 38 km | 63.1 mi | 9 |
| May 3, 1999 | EF5 | 45 km | 37.0 mi | 36 |
| May 19, 2013 | EF4 | 96 km | 23.0 mi | 2 |
| May 24, 2011 | EF4 | 36 km | 33.3 mi | 1 |
| May 24, 2011 | EF4 | 61 km | 23.1 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 2010 | EF4 | 79 km | 24.0 mi | 2 |
| May 10, 2010 | EF4 | 84 km | 22.3 mi | 1 |
| May 8, 2003 | EF4 | 78 km | 17.3 mi | 0 |
| May 3, 1999 | EF4 | 98 km | 15.0 mi | 1 |
| May 22, 1981 | EF4 | 24 km | 16.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1978 | EF4 | 75 km | 9.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 1976 | EF4 | 30 km | 32.9 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1973 | EF4 | 47 km | 13.3 mi | 2 |
| Jun 10, 1967 | EF4 | 81 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1962 | EF4 | 80 km | 7.2 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1957 | EF4 | 94 km | 21.6 mi | 4 |
| May 1, 1954 | EF4 | 94 km | 59.2 mi | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2024 | EF3 | 97 km | 21.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2024 | EF3 | 87 km | 2.4 mi | 0 |
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 | 50 km |
| 2012 | TOWNLEY ROAD | 24,139 | 57 km |
| 1996 | WESTSIDE | 16,723 | 55 km |
| 2024 | RUSH | 12,239 | 48 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 10,392 | 50 km |
| 2022 | 62 FIRE | 9,804 | 65 km |
| 1993 | CRATER CREEK | 8,963 | 50 km |
| 2000 | CRATERLK-L | 8,876 | 52 km |
| 1994 | MT SCOTT | 8,005 | 45 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 7,962 | 47 km |
| 2006 | BIA EMPIRE | 7,544 | 80 km |
| 2015 | CRATER CREEK | 7,378 | 51 km |
| 2006 | VELMA | 6,364 | 91 km |
| 2009 | LINDSAY | 6,195 | 66 km |
| 2022 | 115 / MEERS | 6,136 | 39 km |
| 2023 | RX MARCY RUSH | 5,998 | 49 km |
| 2004 | TARBONE COMPLEX | 5,929 | 46 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 5,709 | 52 km |
| 2005 | ANTIOCH | 5,513 | 100 km |
| 2012 | NINNEKAH | 5,438 | 47 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 1.2 in |
Washita has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.1").