Weather & Climate in Arnett, OK

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Arnett enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 2,449 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	56.7°F
	5% above US avg
January Average	35°F (1°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,449 ft (746 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	1,046/sq mi
Coordinates	36.1345°N, 99.7727°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Ellis County County
Nearest Airport	Elk City Regional Business (ELK) 53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.3"

33% below US avg

Wettest Month (May) 3.43"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	24.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	84.9 / 100
Community Resilience	26.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,282 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Feb 13, 2016	18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M5.1	103 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	102 km	4 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	98 km	7 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	101 km	7 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	100 km	7 km
Apr 14, 2021	34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas	M4.3	115 km	8 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, OK	M4.2	100 km	6 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	100 km	7 km
May 13, 2017	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	100 km	5 km
Sep 15, 1995	7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma	M4.1	127 km	5 km
Jan 18, 2016	Oklahoma	M4.1	123 km	8 km
May 25, 2021	3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma	M4.1	21 km	8 km
Feb 13, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.0	100 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.0	101 km	9 km
Mar 3, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	98 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	99 km	9 km
Jun 8, 2015	19 km W of Cleo Springs, Oklahoma	M3.9	104 km	4 km
Mar 2, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	100 km	7 km
Jan 6, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	101 km	7 km
Sep 16, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	98 km	8 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

570 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 20 fatalities, 233 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	81 km	15.0 mi	0
Jun 10, 1967	EF4	69 km	8.7 mi	4
Jun 15, 2023	EF3	100 km	6.3 mi	3
May 23, 2019	EF3	50 km	15.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	3 km	34.0 mi	6
May 23, 2008	EF3	63 km	5.0 mi	0
May 5, 2007	EF3	83 km	7.7 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	81 km	7.8 mi	1
Apr 17, 2002	EF3	62 km	8.0 mi	0
Oct 9, 2001	EF3	86 km	11.5 mi	0
May 26, 1991	EF3	52 km	12.5 mi	0
May 15, 1991	EF3	60 km	11.5 mi	0
Mar 22, 1987	EF3	50 km	30.0 mi	0
May 7, 1986	EF3	70 km	7.0 mi	0
Oct 31, 1984	EF3	70 km	20.0 mi	0
May 22, 1981	EF3	99 km	10.3 mi	0
Apr 30, 1978	EF3	65 km	14.4 mi	0
May 16, 1977	EF3	90 km	18.2 mi	0
May 16, 1977	EF3	83 km	6.5 mi	0
May 6, 1968	EF3	93 km	0.5 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SMOKEHOUSE CREEK (1,047,464 acres, 2024).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2024	SMOKEHOUSE CREEK	1,047,464	93 km
2017	PERRYTON	290,211	55 km
2018	RHEA	277,949	71 km
2024	CATESBY FIRE	83,975	28 km
2017	OKS - 283	68,558	62 km
2016	350 COMPLEX	58,055	73 km
2018	34 COMPLEX	57,533	63 km
2017	OKS - SELMAN	44,767	64 km
2009	PUTNAM	42,995	77 km
2017	RANKIN RANCH ROAD	37,706	98 km
2022	CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM	37,663	67 km
2022	WASHITA RIVER FIRE	35,421	36 km
2009	CHESTER	34,432	87 km
2014	HIGGINS	28,466	28 km
2024	SLAPOUT FIRE	23,810	61 km
2006	SWEETWATER DOBSON	23,045	65 km
2011	LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX	23,028	54 km
2020	412 FIRE	22,069	97 km
2015	BOILING SPRINGS FIRE	20,264	66 km
2009	MAGIC CITY	18,922	96 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (1°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	39°F (4°C)	0.9 in
March	47°F (8°C)	1.4 in
April	57°F (14°C)	1.7 in
May	66°F (19°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
June	75°F (24°C)	3.0 in
July	79°F (26°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	2.6 in
September	71°F (22°C)	2.4 in
October	59°F (15°C)	1.6 in
November	46°F (8°C)	1.3 in
December	36°F (2°C)	0.8 in

Arnett has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.5").

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