Murphy, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Mayes County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
180
Population
44/sq mi density
$47,900
Home Value
$177,856 Zillow
59°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Murphy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 795 ft (242 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1341°N, 95.2414°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Mayes County County |
| Nearest Airport | Muskogee-Davis Regional (MKO) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 90.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0454 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in |
Murphy has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (2.0").