Climate-Controlled Storage in Lawton, OK
What an Oklahoma year does to the things you store, which of them really need climate control, and what our climate-controlled units at Cache Road are and are not.
- Indoor units on a hallway at Cache Road
- Temperature-controlled, with live sizes and rates
- Personal gate code, open 8am to 8pm daily
- $0 admin fee, month-to-month
Month-to-month lease. The 24 months locks your price, not you. Move out any time with 14 days’ notice.
What an Oklahoma year does to your things
These are NOAA’s averages for Lawton, and they explain why the same box can be fine in April and a problem in August.
Average daily high (orange) and low (blue) for each month, in °F. Source: NOAA, 1991 to 2020 U.S. Climate Normals, Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport (station “Lawton Muni AP”). About the normals.
Summer is the hard part. July and August average highs of 97°F and 96°F, and lows that only drop to about 71°F, mean a building in the sun gets little relief overnight. A metal drive-up building in direct sun can run hotter than the air outside.
Winter swings the other way. Lawton averages about 79 nights a year at or below freezing, most of them from November through March, and daily highs in January average only about 54°F.
Spring brings moisture. May and June are the wettest months, averaging roughly 3.7 to 4.0 inches of rain, and Oklahoma’s spring thunderstorms move fast, so temperature and humidity can change a lot in a day.
Which of your things really need climate control
Not everything does, and paying for it when you do not is a waste. Here is the honest split.
| What you are storing | What heat, cold and moisture do | Climate control |
|---|---|---|
| Wood furniture and antiques | Expands and contracts with heat and moisture. Joints loosen, veneer lifts, finishes crack. | Worth it |
| Electronics and media | Heat shortens their life, and swings in temperature can cause condensation inside. | Worth it |
| Photos, documents and records | Paper picks up moisture, curls, sticks together and can grow mildew. Heat yellows and fades it. | Worth it |
| Leather and upholstery | Leather dries and cracks in heat, and both can pick up musty odors in humid weather. | Worth it |
| Musical instruments and vinyl records | Wood and glue joints move, and heat can warp records. | Worth it |
| Mattresses and bedding | Absorb moisture and odors over a long summer. Use a breathable cover. | Helpful |
| Clothing, books and linens | Fine for a while in sealed bins. Books and fabric can mildew over a humid stretch. | Helpful |
| Candles, cosmetics and medications | Heat can melt or degrade them. | Helpful |
| Appliances and metal furniture | Usually fine in a drive-up unit, especially if they are clean and dry. | Not needed |
| Tools, lawn gear and holiday decor in plastic bins | Built for the weather. A drive-up unit does the job for less. | Not needed |
Not sure? Ask whether you would be upset if it warped, cracked, molded or stopped working. If yes, climate-control it. Our buying guide and drive-up vs. climate-controlled guide go deeper.
What our climate-controlled units are, and are not
Straight answers, because “climate-controlled” can mean different things at different facilities.
Indoor and temperature-controlled
Units at Cache Road open onto an indoor hallway, out of the sun and buffered from Oklahoma’s summer heat and winter cold.
Humidity control
We do not say these units control humidity. In a wet spring, sealed bins and desiccant packs still help, as they would anywhere in Oklahoma.
Replace good packing
Climate control does not stop pests or fix a badly packed box. Wrap wood in breathable blankets, keep things off the floor, and leave a little air around them.
Climate-controlled units at Cache Road, live
Every size we have in climate control, with today’s rate and how many are open. This table loads from our rental system each time you visit, so it is always current.
Climate-controlled units cost more than drive-up units of the same size. See every size, both locations, and every fee.
The hallway and the doors at Cache Road
Real photos from our northwest Lawton property.
Pack for an Oklahoma summer, even in climate control
A few habits that protect your things anywhere.
Wood: breathable, not plastic
Wrap wood furniture in blankets or paper pads. Plastic can trap moisture against the finish.
Paper: sealed and off the floor
Photos and documents go in sealed bins or archival boxes, on a shelf or pallet, with a desiccant pack.
Electronics: original boxes
Use the original packaging if you have it, and let a cold device come to room temperature before you turn it on.
Leather: clean and covered
Clean it, let it dry, and cover it with a breathable sheet. Skip plastic wrap.
Look in every month or two
A quick visit catches a small problem before it becomes a big one.
Leave air around things
Do not pack wall to wall. A little space lets air move.
Cache Road, northwest Lawton, Lawton, OK
We’re on NW Cache Road in northwest Lawton, near NW 62nd Street. Tap Get directions to open the route in your maps app.
Lawton Self Storage
6113 NW Cache RdLawton, OK 73505
- Gate hours
- 8am to 8pm, every day
- Phone
- (580) 265-5708Call or text
Straight answers about climate-controlled storage in Lawton
Where are the climate-controlled units in Lawton?
Is climate-controlled storage worth it in Lawton?
What does climate-controlled mean at Cache Road?
How much more does climate-controlled cost?
What sizes are available?
Can I store a mattress or upholstered furniture in a drive-up unit?
Do I need climate control for a short stay?
Are the units inside a building?
Is there a lock, and is protection required?
What are the gate hours?
Keep it out of the Oklahoma heat.
Pick your unit, sign on your phone, and get your gate code by text, usually within a minute.
See today’s unitsNot sure it fits? Call (580) 265-5708 or text us your rig and we will tell you.