Weather & Climate in Bethel Acres, OK

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

Bethel Acres enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 320 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 37.7 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,152 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	60.7°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,152 ft (351 m)
Area	28.3 sq mi (73.3 km²)
Population Density	110/sq mi
Coordinates	35.3114°N, 97.0451°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Cleveland County County
Nearest Airport	Shawnee Regional (SNL) 7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"

1% below US avg

Snowfall 4.1"

Wettest Month (May) 5.47"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	91.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	26.6 / 100
Community Resilience	55.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

4,201 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	124 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	36 km	3 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	112 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	117 km	6 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	91 km	5 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	89 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	45 km	8 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	42 km	6 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	64 km	5 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	45 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	117 km	6 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	51 km	7 km
Jul 17, 2016	5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	116 km	5 km
Aug 3, 2017	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	52 km	5 km
Feb 5, 2021	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	117 km	7 km
Mar 4, 2018	4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	144 km	8 km
Mar 30, 2014	2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.2	105 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2014	6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma	M4.2	68 km	5 km
Jan 18, 1995	4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M4.2	78 km	5 km
Jun 21, 2020	9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	120 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

1,042 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 158 fatalities, 2,604 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 20, 2013	EF5	53 km	13.9 mi	24
May 3, 1999	EF5	76 km	37.0 mi	36
May 5, 1960	EF5	11 km	71.8 mi	5
May 9, 2016	EF4	88 km	8.9 mi	1
May 19, 2013	EF4	24 km	23.0 mi	2
May 24, 2011	EF4	79 km	23.1 mi	0
May 24, 2011	EF4	90 km	33.3 mi	1
May 10, 2010	EF4	42 km	24.0 mi	2
May 10, 2010	EF4	38 km	22.3 mi	1
May 8, 2003	EF4	44 km	17.3 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF4	85 km	35.0 mi	2
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	86 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	94 km	22.0 mi	3
May 17, 1981	EF4	41 km	33.6 mi	0
Apr 30, 1978	EF4	71 km	9.3 mi	0
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	80 km	29.0 mi	14
May 24, 1973	EF4	85 km	13.3 mi	2
Oct 5, 1970	EF4	11 km	25.0 mi	4
May 4, 1960	EF4	46 km	8.0 mi	0
May 9, 1959	EF4	88 km	6.2 mi	7

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (27,091 acres, 2004).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2004	UNNAMED	27,091	91 km
2009	RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS	23,099	99 km
2011	HOG TRAP	22,895	85 km
2009	BURNT TRUST	22,578	100 km
1991	UNNAMED	16,700	97 km
2005	CABINESS	14,646	97 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	89 km
2011	UNNAMED	11,348	96 km
2005	WEWOKA CREEK	9,921	63 km
1996	UNNAMED	9,481	99 km
1996	UNNAMED	9,165	85 km
2005	PROCTOR	9,044	96 km
2005	BEAR DEN	9,004	61 km
2005	DRIPPING SPRING	8,510	88 km
2009	MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY	8,186	92 km
1991	UNNAMED	7,716	86 km
2005	SHERWOOD	7,473	54 km
2012	NOBLE	7,037	23 km
2005	MISSION	6,735	37 km
2022	GREASY CREEK	6,731	83 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	1.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	43°F (6°C)	1.9 in
March	52°F (11°C)	3.2 in
April	61°F (16°C)	3.5 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.5 in	Wettest
June	76°F (25°C)	4.3 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	2.4 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.4 in
October	62°F (17°C)	4.0 in
November	50°F (10°C)	2.8 in
December	41°F (5°C)	1.9 in

Bethel Acres has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.4").

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