Weather & Climate in Bushyhead, OK

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

Bushyhead enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 305 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 45.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 753 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	59.0°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	753 ft (230 m)
Area	15.0 sq mi (38.8 km²)
Population Density	84/sq mi
Coordinates	36.4617°N, 95.5052°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Rogers County County
Nearest Airport	Tulsa International (TUL) 28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"

21% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 5.00"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	80.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	36.4 / 100
Community Resilience	55.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

875 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	127 km	6 km
Jul 14, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M4.2	125 km	7 km
Sep 18, 2015	3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma	M4.1	127 km	0 km
Sep 25, 2015	1 km W of Cushing, Oklahoma	M4.0	127 km	3 km
Jun 8, 2016	13 km NNW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.9	124 km	7 km
Sep 16, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M3.8	125 km	7 km
Sep 24, 2017	10 km SSE of Red Rock, Oklahoma	M3.8	145 km	7 km
Aug 18, 2019	1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	149 km	6 km
Mar 22, 2017	8 km SW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M3.7	123 km	5 km
Sep 9, 2016	4 km ENE of Morrison, Oklahoma	M3.7	132 km	7 km
Apr 10, 2014	5 km E of Morrison, Oklahoma	M3.7	131 km	8 km
Oct 4, 2016	15 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.7	128 km	6 km
Mar 24, 2015	11 km NW of Morrison, Oklahoma	M3.7	144 km	1 km
Jun 12, 2015	6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma	M3.7	106 km	0 km
Sep 16, 2015	2 km WSW of Cushing, Oklahoma	M3.7	128 km	4 km
Sep 3, 2016	13 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.6	126 km	6 km
Sep 11, 2017	8 km ESE of Sparks, Oklahoma	M3.6	149 km	5 km
Jan 15, 2016	6 km S of Ripley, Oklahoma	M3.6	138 km	4 km
Nov 22, 2013	6 km SSW of Glencoe, Oklahoma	M3.6	134 km	3 km
Feb 1, 2014	6 km NNW of Agra, Oklahoma	M3.6	138 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

836 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 63 fatalities, 1,392 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 6, 2024	EF4	78 km	40.8 mi	2
May 10, 2008	EF4	68 km	75.5 mi	21
Apr 24, 1993	EF4	45 km	5.5 mi	7
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	19 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	97 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 24, 1975	EF4	92 km	11.9 mi	3
Sep 27, 1959	EF4	49 km	20.4 mi	1
Apr 3, 1956	EF4	59 km	41.8 mi	0
May 25, 2024	EF3	29 km	23.9 mi	2
May 25, 2024	EF3	81 km	7.9 mi	0
May 22, 2011	EF3	55 km	17.9 mi	0
Dec 31, 2010	EF3	99 km	21.1 mi	4
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	81 km	25.0 mi	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	54 km	29.0 mi	0
May 4, 2003	EF3	85 km	25.0 mi	5
Apr 19, 2000	EF3	84 km	34.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	59 km	2.0 mi	2
Apr 24, 1993	EF3	46 km	8.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1992	EF3	30 km	4.0 mi	0
Nov 22, 1983	EF3	96 km	19.0 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	92 km
2014	UNNAMED	51,112	50 km
2014	UNNAMED	36,112	57 km
2014	UNNAMED	32,901	74 km
2018	DRUMB	30,422	71 km
2021	CANDY CREEK	23,167	51 km
2015	UNNAMED	20,347	97 km
2004	UNNAMED	19,648	73 km
2014	RESERVE	19,016	91 km
2018	WEST 60	18,715	95 km
2007	UNNAMED	18,089	90 km
2015	WOLF CREEK	18,077	48 km
2014	UNNAMED	17,075	66 km
2023	HWY 123	14,980	54 km
2016	BAR-DEW LAKE	14,806	63 km
2014	SPIDER	14,587	85 km
2014	UNNAMED	14,119	42 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,086	93 km
2023	NORTH DRUM	11,618	69 km
2023	ZINK	11,332	61 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	1.7 in	Coldest, Driest
February	40°F (5°C)	2.1 in
March	50°F (10°C)	3.6 in
April	59°F (15°C)	4.0 in
May	67°F (20°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
June	76°F (24°C)	4.7 in
July	81°F (27°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	3.1 in
September	72°F (22°C)	5.0 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.7 in
November	49°F (9°C)	3.7 in
December	39°F (4°C)	2.4 in

Bushyhead has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 36°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.7").

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