Weather & Climate in Beggs, OK

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

Beggs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 725 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	60.0°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	725 ft (221 m)
Area	4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Population Density	284/sq mi
Coordinates	35.7414°N, 96.0665°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Creek County County
Nearest Airport	Okmulgee Regional/Paul And Betty Abbott Field (OKM) 10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.55"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	83.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	55.6 / 100
Community Resilience	41.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

3,693 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Sep 3, 2016	14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M5.8	109 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	67 km	3 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	144 km	6 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	146 km	5 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	125 km	5 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	138 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	120 km	8 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	93 km	6 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	127 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	144 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	121 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	121 km	7 km
Apr 7, 2014	6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma	M4.2	110 km	5 km
Mar 29, 2016	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.2	139 km	5 km
Jun 21, 2020	9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	135 km	8 km
Jul 17, 2016	5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	144 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2016	1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma	M4.2	100 km	6 km
Mar 30, 2014	2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.2	147 km	5 km
Jan 1, 2016	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	121 km	6 km
Apr 16, 2013	3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma	M4.2	93 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

928 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 88 fatalities, 1,524 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1960	EF5	94 km	71.8 mi	5
May 6, 2024	EF4	71 km	40.8 mi	2
Apr 24, 1993	EF4	50 km	5.5 mi	7
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	63 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	85 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	45 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	61 km	22.0 mi	3
May 17, 1981	EF4	65 km	33.6 mi	0
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	58 km	29.0 mi	14
May 26, 1973	EF4	71 km	3.6 mi	5
Oct 5, 1970	EF4	91 km	25.0 mi	4
Apr 28, 1950	EF4	80 km	4.5 mi	5
May 25, 2024	EF3	69 km	23.9 mi	2
Apr 27, 2024	EF3	89 km	27.9 mi	2
May 10, 2010	EF3	100 km	37.2 mi	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	96 km	29.0 mi	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	49 km	7.5 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	78 km	2.0 mi	2
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	60 km	4.5 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF3	67 km	16.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	FREEDOM HILL	57,116	45 km
2014	UNNAMED	36,112	100 km
2018	DRUMB	30,422	83 km
2004	UNNAMED	27,091	68 km
2021	CANDY CREEK	23,167	91 km
2011	HOG TRAP	22,895	70 km
2009	BURNT TRUST	22,578	64 km
2014	RESERVE	19,016	95 km
2007	UNNAMED	18,089	84 km
1991	UNNAMED	16,700	71 km
2005	CABINESS	14,646	81 km
2014	SPIDER	14,587	99 km
2004	UNNAMED	14,138	49 km
2014	UNNAMED	14,119	83 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	23 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,086	81 km
2023	NORTH DRUM	11,618	84 km
2011	UNNAMED	11,348	78 km
2023	ZINK	11,332	65 km
2017	MILSAP	10,879	69 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	1.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	42°F (6°C)	2.1 in
March	51°F (11°C)	3.4 in
April	60°F (16°C)	3.9 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.6 in	Wettest
June	76°F (24°C)	4.5 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.9 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.6 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.7 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.8 in
November	50°F (10°C)	3.4 in
December	41°F (5°C)	2.3 in

Beggs has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.5").

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