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Butler, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Dewey County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
169 Population 393/sq mi density
60°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Butler 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 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,768 ft (539 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density393/sq mi
Coordinates35.6364°N, 99.1864°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDewey County County
Nearest AirportClinton Regional (CLK)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0490 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score15.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.0 / 100
Community Resilience48.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very 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

1,606 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 104 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 104 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 103 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 102 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 100 km
May 13, 2017 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 102 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, OK M4.2 101 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 102 km
Sep 15, 1995 7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma M4.1 144 km
Mar 30, 2014 3 km SSW of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.1 150 km
Jan 18, 2016 Oklahoma M4.1 100 km
Jul 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.1 150 km
May 25, 2021 3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma M4.1 98 km
Jan 6, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.0 103 km
Feb 13, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.0 102 km
Jul 25, 2019 13 km W of Kingfisher, Oklahoma M3.9 103 km
Jun 8, 2015 19 km W of Cleo Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 96 km
Apr 28, 1998 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma M3.9 118 km
Jan 8, 2016 16 km ESE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 106 km
Sep 16, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

665 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 26 fatalities, 331 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 24, 2011 EF5 84 km 9
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 95 km 0
May 22, 1981 EF4 82 km 0
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 83 km 0
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 18 km 4
May 25, 1962 EF4 41 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 76 km 6
May 24, 2011 EF3 75 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 68 km 1
May 5, 2007 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 17, 2002 EF3 52 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 43 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 68 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 29 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 82 km 0
May 26, 1991 EF3 89 km 0
May 26, 1990 EF3 80 km 0
Oct 31, 1984 EF3 67 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 74 km 0
May 22, 1981 EF3 22 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 RHEA 277,949 44 km
2009 PUTNAM 42,995 42 km
2022 WASHITA RIVER FIRE 35,421 73 km
2009 CHESTER 34,432 82 km
2014 HIGGINS 28,466 85 km
2006 SWEETWATER DOBSON 23,045 65 km
2008 UNNAMED 16,290 57 km
2018 CARBON 12,143 93 km
2022 720 FIRE 8,761 80 km
2018 SHAW 8,581 67 km
2014 HIGGINS 2 8,280 99 km
2022 BRITT 8,275 83 km
2019 GAGE FIRE 7,883 99 km
2014 CAMARGO 7,494 38 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,464 49 km
2024 57 4,727 68 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,887 77 km
2022 BERLIN RD FIRE 3,698 44 km
2006 HATSTACK CREEK 3,527 73 km
2005 ERICK FIRE 3,259 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 1.0 in
March 49°F (10°C) 1.9 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.7 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in
December 38°F (4°C) 1.0 in

Butler has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 37°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").

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