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Cowlington, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Sequoyah County County

1.0 /5.0
F Poor
140 Population 154/sq mi density
60°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
269 Violent Crime/100K 4,043 property/100K
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Overall
1.0 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
269 violent crimes/100K
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Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Cowlington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation508 ft (155 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density154/sq mi
Coordinates35.3096°N, 94.7840°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySequoyah County County
Nearest AirportFort Smith Regional (FSM)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.79"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

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 RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability93.7 / 100
Community Resilience5.0 / 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)

Earthquake History

102 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 14, 2024.

Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 125 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 58 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 56 km
Apr 7, 2021 7 km WSW of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.6 142 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 55 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 55 km
Feb 25, 2009 4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma M3.3 131 km
May 16, 2019 3 km W of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.3 139 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 59 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 60 km
May 27, 2007 9 km SW of Hanna, Oklahoma M3.2 110 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 56 km
Jun 3, 2022 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 67 km
May 14, 2022 6 km SSE of Yeager, Oklahoma M3.1 141 km
Mar 14, 2022 12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma M3.1 72 km
Jan 26, 2014 4 km WNW of Lamar, Oklahoma M3.1 129 km
Jan 7, 2018 7 km SW of Indianola, Oklahoma M3.1 98 km
Oct 1, 2010 7 km SE of Stuart, Oklahoma M3.1 124 km
Apr 1, 2020 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.1 55 km
Aug 29, 2019 6 km SSE of Yeager, Oklahoma M3.0 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

612 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 96 fatalities, 1,039 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 14 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 76 km 4
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 66 km 1
May 26, 1973 EF4 55 km 5
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 48 km 14
May 5, 1961 EF4 68 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 67 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 23 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 14 km 10
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 79 km 4
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 95 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 85 km 2
May 4, 1999 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 31 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 80 km 0
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 60 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 19, 1981 EF3 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (18,089 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 55 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 65 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 94 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 97 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 90 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 62 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 28 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 53 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 63 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 68 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 96 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 86 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 69 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 93 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 33 km
2018 SIX THOUSAND 8,455 94 km
2016 DOG HOUSE FIRE 8,304 68 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 86 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 83 km
2006 GOAT HILL 7,115 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (6°C) 2.8 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.8 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
November 51°F (10°C) 4.3 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.1 in

Cowlington has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (2.2").

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