Dennis, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Delaware County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
206 Population 45/sq mi density
$72,375 Median Income $44,264 per capita
58°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$72,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Dennis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation854 ft (260 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates36.5473°N, 94.8769°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDelaware County County
Nearest AirportGrand Lake Regional (NRI)
2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (May) 6.22"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.50"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.9 / 100
Community Resilience5.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 55 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 81 km
Apr 3, 2016 Arkansas-Oklahoma border region M2.7 98 km
Sep 3, 2015 6 km WSW of Vera, Oklahoma M2.6 97 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 56 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

804 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 226 fatalities, 2,364 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 62 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 56 km 21
May 4, 2003 EF4 99 km 4
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 96 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 76 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 41 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 47 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 26 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 36 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 84 km 2
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 80 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 66 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 8 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 67 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 54 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 41 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 73 km 7
May 4, 2003 EF3 60 km 5
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 72 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (51,112 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 88 km
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 97 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 86 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 98 km
2017 HILLTOP 6,523 94 km
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 59 km
2009 SAWMILL HOLLOW 5,166 56 km
2011 GRUBER 4,831 95 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,546 52 km
2005 FLAT ROCK 4,472 62 km
2004 UNNAMED 4,424 71 km
1995 F128 4,210 57 km
2024 NATURE FIRE 3,744 56 km
2015 LITTLE DEER 3,709 90 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,700 99 km
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 45 km
2011 UNNAMED 3,301 98 km
2011 UNNAMED 3,285 95 km
2004 UNNAMED 3,238 98 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,160 23 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 6.2 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 5.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
October 58°F (15°C) 4.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.0 in

Dennis has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.2") and February the driest (2.5").

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