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Sumner, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Noble County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
15 Population 100/sq mi density
59°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
315 Violent Crime/100K 2,755 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
315 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sumner enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation937 ft (286 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density100/sq mi
Coordinates36.3183°N, 97.1179°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNoble County County
Nearest AirportStillwater Regional (SWO)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"
4% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.6 / 100
Community Resilience56.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6,659 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 21 km
Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 144 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 93 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 145 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 36 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 42 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 83 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 55 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 85 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 70 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 146 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 66 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 148 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 98 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 147 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 68 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 117 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 66 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 84 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 37 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

816 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 137 fatalities, 1,337 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 1955 EF5 47 km 20
May 25, 1955 EF5 63 km 80
May 6, 2024 EF4 68 km 2
May 3, 1999 EF4 70 km 2
May 3, 1999 EF4 86 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 41 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 84 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 56 km 1
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 69 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 54 km 3
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 100 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 59 km 14
Mar 16, 1965 EF4 93 km 0
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 57 km 2
May 19, 2013 EF3 70 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF3 98 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 72 km 0
May 9, 2003 EF3 91 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 46 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FREEDOM HILL (57,116 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 FREEDOM HILL 57,116 71 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 98 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 100 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 75 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 99 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 97 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 57 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 77 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 66 km
2023 NORTH DRUM 11,618 78 km
2023 ZINK 11,332 85 km
2017 MILSAP 10,879 72 km
2011 GREYHORSE 10,411 50 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,205 77 km
2015 Z BAR 7 10,170 92 km
2016 MAKER 9,940 81 km
2022 FRAZIER 9,706 75 km
2024 BOWMAN 9,422 49 km
2023 COWLEY 9,379 88 km
2022 BUG CREEK 9,106 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 1.6 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
April 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in

Sumner has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 37°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.1").

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