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Putnam, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Custer County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
49 Population 544/sq mi density
$38,100 Home Value $121,654 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Putnam enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,966 ft (599 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density544/sq mi
Coordinates35.8559°N, 98.9682°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCuster County County
Nearest AirportClinton Regional (CLK)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.4"
23% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.3 / 100
Community Resilience42.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
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

4,082 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 74 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 74 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 139 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 132 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 145 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 127 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 127 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 145 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 72 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 136 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 130 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 73 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 70 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 149 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 145 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 130 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 138 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 143 km
Feb 19, 2021 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma M4.2 146 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

677 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 36 fatalities, 427 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 24, 2011 EF5 77 km 9
May 3, 1999 EF4 92 km 1
May 22, 1981 EF4 81 km 0
May 2, 1979 EF4 86 km 1
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 60 km 0
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 47 km 4
May 25, 1962 EF4 68 km 0
May 25, 2019 EF3 100 km 2
May 31, 2013 EF3 89 km 8
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 79 km 6
May 24, 2011 EF3 74 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 37 km 1
May 5, 2007 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 17, 2002 EF3 29 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 87 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 60 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 64 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 96 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 66 km 0
May 26, 1991 EF3 72 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RHEA (277,949 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 RHEA 277,949 17 km
2024 CATESBY FIRE 83,975 97 km
2016 350 COMPLEX 58,055 92 km
2018 34 COMPLEX 57,533 88 km
2017 OKS - SELMAN 44,767 88 km
2009 PUTNAM 42,995 12 km
2022 WASHITA RIVER FIRE 35,421 88 km
2009 CHESTER 34,432 53 km
2014 HIGGINS 28,466 96 km
2006 SWEETWATER DOBSON 23,045 90 km
2015 BOILING SPRINGS FIRE 20,264 82 km
2022 217 18,293 80 km
2008 UNNAMED 16,290 64 km
2022 720 FIRE 8,761 51 km
2018 SHAW 8,581 84 km
2019 GAGE FIRE 7,883 92 km
2014 CAMARGO 7,494 24 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,464 47 km
2009 CLEO 5,063 73 km
2024 57 4,727 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 1.1 in
March 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
November 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
December 37°F (3°C) 0.8 in

Putnam has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 37°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.7").

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