Weather & Climate in Woodward, OK

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

Woodward enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°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 1,982 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	59.2°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,982 ft (604 m)
Area	13.2 sq mi (34.1 km²)
Population Density	913/sq mi
Coordinates	36.4248°N, 99.4047°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Woodward County County
Nearest Airport	Clinton Regional (CLK) 67 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 3.70"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	41.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	39.9 / 100
Community Resilience	15.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

2,281 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	63 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	61 km	4 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	112 km	4 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	60 km	7 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	58 km	7 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	126 km	10 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	60 km	7 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	127 km	5 km
Feb 5, 2015	8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma	M4.2	108 km	4 km
Mar 4, 2018	4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	149 km	8 km
Feb 19, 2021	6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma	M4.2	131 km	7 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, OK	M4.2	59 km	6 km
May 13, 2017	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	60 km	5 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	60 km	7 km
Mar 5, 2018	5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	148 km	8 km
Sep 15, 1995	7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma	M4.1	81 km	5 km
Jan 18, 2016	Oklahoma	M4.1	91 km	8 km
May 25, 2021	3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma	M4.1	48 km	8 km
Mar 24, 2015	11 km ENE of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.0	129 km	7 km
Feb 13, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.0	60 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

512 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 101 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 2, 1979	EF4	94 km	20.6 mi	1
Jun 10, 1967	EF4	92 km	8.7 mi	4
May 23, 2019	EF3	64 km	15.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	49 km	34.0 mi	6
May 24, 2011	EF3	79 km	13.2 mi	1
May 23, 2008	EF3	64 km	11.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	31 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 17, 2002	EF3	46 km	8.0 mi	0
May 26, 1991	EF3	7 km	12.5 mi	0
May 15, 1991	EF3	57 km	11.5 mi	0
Mar 22, 1987	EF3	86 km	30.0 mi	0
Oct 31, 1984	EF3	43 km	20.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1978	EF3	92 km	14.4 mi	0
Sep 25, 1973	EF3	96 km	5.7 mi	0
Sep 25, 1973	EF3	79 km	58.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 1971	EF3	96 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 21, 1958	EF3	34 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 2, 1956	EF3	72 km	20.0 mi	0
May 19, 2024	EF2	89 km	6.7 mi	0
Feb 26, 2023	EF2	95 km	7.0 mi	1

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: OKS - STARBUCK (657,299 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	OKS - STARBUCK	657,299	85 km
2016	ANDERSON CREEK FIRE	374,523	91 km
2017	PERRYTON	290,211	98 km
2018	RHEA	277,949	59 km
1996	UNNAMED	88,943	75 km
2024	CATESBY FIRE	83,975	39 km
2017	OKS - 283	68,558	43 km
2016	350 COMPLEX	58,055	28 km
2018	34 COMPLEX	57,533	18 km
2017	OKS - SELMAN	44,767	19 km
2009	PUTNAM	42,995	66 km
2022	WASHITA RIVER FIRE	35,421	81 km
2009	CHESTER	34,432	53 km
2014	HIGGINS	28,466	74 km
2024	SLAPOUT FIRE	23,810	63 km
2011	LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX	23,028	89 km
2015	BOILING SPRINGS FIRE	20,264	20 km
2022	217	18,293	31 km
2008	UNNAMED	16,290	56 km
2016	BUFFALO	16,160	59 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	0.6 in	Driest
February	39°F (4°C)	1.0 in
March	48°F (9°C)	1.5 in
April	57°F (14°C)	2.0 in
May	66°F (19°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
June	76°F (24°C)	3.0 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	80°F (26°C)	2.8 in
September	71°F (22°C)	2.3 in
October	60°F (15°C)	1.7 in
November	46°F (8°C)	1.3 in
December	37°F (3°C)	0.8 in	Coldest

Woodward has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 37°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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