Weather & Climate in Weatherford, OK

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

Weatherford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°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 30.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,630 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	60.0°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,630 ft (497 m)
Area	7.7 sq mi (19.9 km²)
Population Density	1,566/sq mi
Coordinates	35.5390°N, 98.6850°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Custer County County
Nearest Airport	Clinton Regional (CLK) 14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.1"

21% below US avg

Snowfall 5.7"

Wettest Month (May) 4.69"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	62.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	62.3 / 100
Community Resilience	42.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
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	Very Low
Ice Storm	Very High
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

4,487 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	106 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	106 km	4 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	134 km	6 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	125 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	118 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	112 km	5 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	150 km	4 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	104 km	7 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	147 km	10 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	113 km	5 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	103 km	7 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	145 km	6 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	105 km	7 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	147 km	5 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	117 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	134 km	6 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	117 km	7 km
Mar 30, 2014	2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.2	116 km	5 km
Mar 5, 2018	5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	135 km	8 km
Jan 18, 1995	4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M4.2	131 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

794 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 96 fatalities, 1,312 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 20, 2013	EF5	100 km	13.9 mi	24
May 24, 2011	EF5	38 km	63.1 mi	9
May 3, 1999	EF5	88 km	37.0 mi	36
May 24, 2011	EF4	88 km	33.3 mi	1
May 3, 1999	EF4	79 km	15.0 mi	1
May 3, 1999	EF4	98 km	35.0 mi	2
May 22, 1981	EF4	38 km	16.7 mi	0
Apr 30, 1978	EF4	85 km	9.3 mi	0
Apr 17, 1976	EF4	75 km	32.9 mi	0
May 24, 1973	EF4	67 km	13.3 mi	2
Jun 10, 1967	EF4	63 km	8.7 mi	4
Jun 10, 1967	EF4	48 km	0.1 mi	0
May 25, 1962	EF4	55 km	7.2 mi	0
May 25, 2019	EF3	66 km	2.2 mi	2
May 6, 2015	EF3	91 km	10.3 mi	0
May 31, 2013	EF3	54 km	16.2 mi	8
May 24, 2011	EF3	31 km	8.6 mi	0
May 24, 2011	EF3	58 km	13.2 mi	1
Apr 17, 2002	EF3	72 km	8.0 mi	0
Oct 9, 2001	EF3	64 km	11.5 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RHEA (277,949 acres, 2018).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2018	RHEA	277,949	59 km
2009	PUTNAM	42,995	52 km
2011	FERGUSON	41,429	86 km
2009	CHESTER	34,432	88 km
2012	TOWNLEY ROAD	24,139	86 km
1996	WESTSIDE	16,723	85 km
2024	RUSH	12,239	88 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,392	97 km
2022	62 FIRE	9,804	93 km
1993	CRATER CREEK	8,963	94 km
2000	CRATERLK-L	8,876	96 km
2022	720 FIRE	8,761	58 km
1994	MT SCOTT	8,005	90 km
2000	UNNAMED	7,962	95 km
2014	CAMARGO	7,494	67 km
2015	CRATER CREEK	7,378	95 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,464	88 km
2022	115 / MEERS	6,136	80 km
2023	RX MARCY RUSH	5,998	90 km
2004	TARBONE COMPLEX	5,929	86 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	0.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	41°F (5°C)	1.1 in
March	49°F (10°C)	2.2 in
April	59°F (15°C)	2.3 in
May	68°F (20°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	3.9 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.6 in
September	73°F (23°C)	3.3 in
October	61°F (16°C)	2.6 in
November	47°F (9°C)	1.7 in
December	38°F (3°C)	1.1 in

Weatherford has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 37°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.9").

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