Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Windom enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 308 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 48.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 696 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average
65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average
43°F (6°C)
July Average
85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days
308 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
696 ft (212 m)
Area
0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density
140/sq mi
Coordinates
33.5648°N, 95.9985°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Delta County County
Nearest Airport
Durant Regional/Eaker Field (DUA) 34 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall48.9"
29% above US avg
Wettest Month (May)5.83"
Driest Month (Jan)2.20"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
8.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability
51.4 / 100
Community Resilience
60.3 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Very Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Very Low
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Very Low
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Very Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
124 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M4.5.
Sep 6, 1997
6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma
M4.5
128 km
5 km
Apr 3, 2012
8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma
M4.1
120 km
5 km
Jan 7, 2015
6 km NE of Irving, Texas
M3.6
115 km
5 km
Apr 28, 2013
4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma
M3.5
98 km
5 km
Jun 8, 2004
6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma
M3.5
138 km
5 km
Mar 4, 2013
5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma
M3.5
94 km
5 km
Jan 6, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.5
117 km
6 km
Sep 30, 2012
4 km NW of Irving, Texas
M3.4
121 km
5 km
May 31, 1997
3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas
M3.4
43 km
5 km
Aug 7, 2024
9 km N of Stonewall, Oklahoma
M3.4
139 km
27 km
Oct 20, 2002
8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma
M3.4
79 km
5 km
Sep 23, 2013
4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma
M3.4
116 km
5 km
Sep 25, 2010
5 km ENE of Madill, Oklahoma
M3.3
90 km
5 km
Apr 2, 2015
5 km NNE of Irving, Texas
M3.3
117 km
8 km
May 18, 2015
5 km N of Irving, Texas
M3.3
118 km
5 km
May 16, 2009
5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas
M3.3
128 km
9 km
Feb 25, 2009
4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma
M3.3
130 km
5 km
Apr 15, 2010
7 km ENE of Centrahoma, Oklahoma
M3.2
121 km
1 km
May 3, 2015
4 km N of Irving, Texas
M3.2
119 km
5 km
May 27, 2013
5 km SSW of Bee, Oklahoma
M3.2
79 km
7 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 1.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2008
Ike
Category 1
—
293 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
607 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 38 fatalities, 864 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982
EF5
74 km
53.0 mi
0
Nov 4, 2022
EF4
71 km
60.2 mi
0
Nov 4, 2022
EF4
23 km
44.7 mi
0
Apr 2, 1982
EF4
35 km
23.0 mi
10
May 13, 1981
EF4
36 km
8.8 mi
0
Apr 27, 1966
EF4
97 km
10.2 mi
0
May 4, 1960
EF4
58 km
30.8 mi
0
Apr 2, 1957
EF4
77 km
5.2 mi
2
Apr 2, 1957
EF4
57 km
7.9 mi
3
May 25, 2024
EF3
74 km
0.7 mi
0
Apr 30, 2019
EF3
49 km
27.6 mi
2
May 9, 2016
EF3
45 km
13.8 mi
0
May 25, 2015
EF3
53 km
18.8 mi
1
Apr 14, 2011
EF3
84 km
17.0 mi
2
May 9, 2006
EF3
53 km
9.3 mi
3
May 4, 1999
EF3
88 km
71.5 mi
1
Apr 2, 1982
EF3
56 km
8.0 mi
0
Apr 2, 1982
EF3
90 km
52.0 mi
1
Apr 2, 1982
EF3
27 km
32.0 mi
1
May 23, 1981
EF3
74 km
9.7 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (10,935 acres, 2005).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2005
UNNAMED
10,935
92 km
2005
PINE SPRINGS
7,709
92 km
2006
MILL CREEK
6,577
89 km
2005
ACHILLE
4,958
48 km
2003
POPS
4,475
97 km
2009
HALF BANK
3,240
89 km
2006
WHITE ROCK
3,228
95 km
2013
ROCKY POINT
3,165
97 km
2000
UNNAMED
3,113
91 km
2022
1980 ROAD FIRE
2,784
83 km
2024
EAST 1980 ROAD FIRE
2,767
82 km
2017
MCGEE CREEK FIRE
2,491
90 km
2022
AUGUST CREEK FIRE
2,370
89 km
2002
UNNAMED
1,961
90 km
2006
UNNAMED
1,886
98 km
2005
UNNAMED
1,760
99 km
2006
UNNAMED
1,634
37 km
2009
ELM WOOD
1,313
73 km
2005
ALLEN
1,232
74 km
2006
COOPER LAKE
1,224
38 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
43°F (6°C)
2.2 in
Coldest, Driest
February
46°F (8°C)
3.1 in
March
54°F (12°C)
3.9 in
April
62°F (17°C)
3.8 in
May
70°F (21°C)
5.8 in
Wettest
June
78°F (26°C)
4.3 in
July
85°F (30°C)
3.0 in
Warmest
August
82°F (28°C)
2.2 in
September
76°F (24°C)
4.6 in
October
65°F (18°C)
4.3 in
November
53°F (12°C)
3.7 in
December
45°F (7°C)
3.0 in
Windom has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 43°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (2.2").