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Platter, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Bryan County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
84 Population 50/sq mi density
64°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
85 Violent Crime/100K 931 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
85 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Platter enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation663 ft (202 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates33.9079°N, 96.5340°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBryan County County
Nearest AirportDurant Regional/Eaker Field (DUA)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
17% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability78.7 / 100
Community Resilience22.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

231 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 29, 2024.

Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 84 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 137 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 101 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 136 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 131 km
Apr 7, 2021 7 km WSW of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.6 130 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 147 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 123 km
Dec 17, 1992 7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.6 134 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 146 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 76 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 34 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 124 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 36 km
Aug 7, 2024 9 km N of Stonewall, Oklahoma M3.4 93 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 58 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 125 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 96 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 149 km
Aug 27, 2009 7 km NNW of Francis, Oklahoma M3.4 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

693 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 55 fatalities, 896 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982 EF5 92 km 0
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 56 km 1
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 88 km 10
May 13, 1981 EF4 79 km 0
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 46 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 78 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 79 km 7
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 15 km 2
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 10 km 3
May 25, 2024 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 76 km 1
Apr 30, 2019 EF3 31 km 2
May 9, 2016 EF3 92 km 0
May 9, 2016 EF3 51 km 0
May 9, 2016 EF3 55 km 1
May 25, 2015 EF3 26 km 1
Apr 14, 2011 EF3 50 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF3 81 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 60 km 3
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOCO-HEALDTON (56,584 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 LOCO-HEALDTON 56,584 95 km
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 78 km
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 87 km
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 74 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 93 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 94 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 74 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 81 km
2017 CHOCKIE FIRE 8,574 96 km
2005 PINE SPRINGS 7,709 87 km
1988 UNNAMED 7,228 74 km
2006 MILL CREEK 6,577 78 km
1996 TURNPIKE MVD 5,912 77 km
2005 CALLISBURG 5,797 52 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,677 87 km
1996 UNNAMED 5,370 98 km
2005 ACHILLE 4,958 16 km
1996 CODY 4,629 84 km
2008 ARBUCKLE MOUNTAINS 4,411 95 km
2022 VALLEY X RANCH FIRE 4,334 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
March 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
April 62°F (16°C) 3.7 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 78°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in

Platter has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 43°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.7").

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