Blackgum, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Sequoyah County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
39
Population
177/sq mi density
61°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Blackgum enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 911 ft (278 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 177/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6120°N, 94.9921°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sequoyah County County |
| Nearest Airport | Muskogee-Davis Regional (MKO) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 68.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0412 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.2 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in |
Blackgum has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (2.3").