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Evening Shade, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Sequoyah County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
512 Population 39/sq mi density
$38,417 Median Income $34,639 per capita
$138,800 Home Value $222,615 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
286 Violent Crime/100K 3,571 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$38,417 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$138,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
286 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Evening Shade enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation875 ft (267 m)
Area5.7 sq mi (14.7 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates35.6210°N, 94.9054°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySequoyah County County
Nearest AirportMuskogee-Davis Regional (MKO)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (May) 5.71"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

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

126 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 M4.1 141 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 71 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 68 km
Apr 7, 2021 7 km WSW of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.6 143 km
Aug 18, 2014 4 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 146 km
Jul 24, 2013 4 km NNW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 145 km
Jan 4, 2013 6 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 148 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 69 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 68 km
Feb 25, 2009 4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma M3.3 142 km
May 16, 2019 3 km W of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.3 139 km
Feb 7, 2012 8 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.3 149 km
Oct 28, 2012 9 km SSW of Boley, Oklahoma M3.3 149 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 72 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 73 km
May 27, 2007 9 km SW of Hanna, Oklahoma M3.2 110 km
Mar 31, 2011 7 km SW of Boley, Oklahoma M3.2 148 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 68 km
Jun 3, 2022 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 76 km
May 14, 2022 6 km SSE of Yeager, Oklahoma M3.1 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

749 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 91 fatalities, 1,084 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 50 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 94 km 4
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 96 km 1
May 26, 1973 EF4 38 km 5
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 74 km 14
May 5, 1961 EF4 100 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 90 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 42 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 32 km 10
May 25, 2024 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 88 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 96 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 52 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 56 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 50 km 2
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 60 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 33 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 49 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF3 100 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 23 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 86 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 94 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 91 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 84 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 64 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 25 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 85 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 26 km
2016 DOG HOUSE FIRE 8,304 95 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 83 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,657 28 km
2017 HILLTOP 6,523 27 km
2005 TEXANNA ROAD 6,139 52 km
2010 SPUD ROCK CENTRAL 6,117 86 km
2022 FISHER 5,741 93 km
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 45 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,537 87 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,452 100 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,358 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in
March 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in
April 60°F (15°C) 4.5 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 3.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.9 in
October 62°F (16°C) 4.3 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in

Evening Shade has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (2.1").

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