Weather & Climate in Waynoka, OK

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

Waynoka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 323 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 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,493 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	58.9°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,493 ft (455 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density	840/sq mi
Coordinates	36.5830°N, 98.8790°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Woods County County
Nearest Airport	Enid Woodring Regional (WDG) 62 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"

26% below US avg

Snowfall 9.3"

Wettest Month (May) 3.98"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	28.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	14.4 / 100
Community Resilience	67.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

4,368 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Feb 13, 2016	18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M5.1	18 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	17 km	4 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	124 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	126 km	6 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	101 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	135 km	5 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	105 km	5 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	16 km	7 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	62 km	4 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	18 km	7 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	76 km	10 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	17 km	7 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	108 km	6 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	126 km	6 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	77 km	5 km
Mar 5, 2018	5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	102 km	8 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	17 km	7 km
Mar 30, 2014	2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.2	123 km	5 km
Feb 5, 2015	8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma	M4.2	58 km	4 km
Jan 26, 2015	5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.2	109 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

596 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 130 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 2, 1979	EF4	50 km	20.6 mi	1
Apr 17, 1976	EF4	62 km	19.5 mi	0
Jun 10, 1967	EF4	99 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 16, 1965	EF4	70 km	82.7 mi	0
May 19, 2012	EF3	96 km	9.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	96 km	34.0 mi	6
May 24, 2011	EF3	62 km	13.2 mi	1
May 10, 2010	EF3	80 km	47.7 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	46 km	11.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	62 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 17, 2002	EF3	57 km	8.0 mi	0
May 26, 1991	EF3	44 km	12.5 mi	0
May 15, 1991	EF3	99 km	11.5 mi	0
Apr 12, 1991	EF3	86 km	9.0 mi	0
Apr 12, 1991	EF3	95 km	9.5 mi	0
Mar 26, 1991	EF3	80 km	67.0 mi	0
Mar 13, 1990	EF3	82 km	19.0 mi	0
Oct 31, 1984	EF3	42 km	20.0 mi	0
Sep 25, 1973	EF3	83 km	58.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 1971	EF3	95 km	1.5 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ANDERSON CREEK FIRE (374,523 acres, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2016	ANDERSON CREEK FIRE	374,523	58 km
2018	RHEA	277,949	65 km
1996	UNNAMED	88,943	47 km
2024	CATESBY FIRE	83,975	89 km
2017	OKS - 283	68,558	79 km
2016	350 COMPLEX	58,055	35 km
2018	34 COMPLEX	57,533	42 km
2017	OKS - SELMAN	44,767	41 km
2009	PUTNAM	42,995	70 km
2009	CHESTER	34,432	30 km
2015	BOILING SPRINGS FIRE	20,264	33 km
2022	217	18,293	20 km
1994	UNNAMED	16,448	92 km
2008	UNNAMED	16,290	98 km
2016	BUFFALO	16,160	81 km
2022	720 FIRE	8,761	74 km
2008	LARKIN	8,397	81 km
2019	GAGE FIRE	7,883	78 km
2014	CAMARGO	7,494	72 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,464	81 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	40°F (4°C)	1.0 in
March	49°F (9°C)	1.9 in
April	58°F (15°C)	2.1 in
May	68°F (20°C)	4.0 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	3.4 in
July	83°F (28°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.9 in
September	72°F (22°C)	2.6 in
October	61°F (16°C)	1.8 in
November	47°F (8°C)	1.5 in
December	37°F (3°C)	0.9 in

Waynoka has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 35°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.6").

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