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McAlester, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Pittsburg County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
18,098
Population
1,017/sq mi density
$48,044
Median Income
$27,243 per capita
$137,500
Home Value
$148,899 Zillow
$906
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
555
Violent Crime/100K
5,824 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$48,044 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, $906/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
555 violent crimes/100K (46% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher
McAlester enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Area | 16.1 sq mi (41.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,017/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9261°N, 95.7736°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pittsburg County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Alester Regional (MLC) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0475 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in |
McAlester has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 41°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (2.0").