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Weather & Climate in Butler, OK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Butler enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 37°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 1,768 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,768 ft (539 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 393/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6364°N, 99.1864°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dewey County County |
| Nearest Airport | Clinton Regional (CLK) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.7 / 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 Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1,606 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 | 104 km | 8 km |
| Jan 7, 2016 | 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.7 | 104 km | 4 km |
| Jan 7, 2016 | 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 103 km | 7 km |
| Jan 7, 2016 | 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 102 km | 7 km |
| Jul 9, 2016 | 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 100 km | 7 km |
| May 13, 2017 | 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 17 km SE of Waynoka, OK | M4.2 | 101 km | 6 km |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 102 km | 7 km |
| Sep 15, 1995 | 7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2014 | 3 km SSW of Marshall, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 150 km | 4 km |
| Jan 18, 2016 | Oklahoma | M4.1 | 100 km | 8 km |
| Jul 28, 2015 | 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 150 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 98 km | 8 km |
| Jan 6, 2016 | 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.0 | 103 km | 9 km |
| Feb 13, 2016 | 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.0 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2019 | 13 km W of Kingfisher, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 103 km | 6 km |
| Jun 8, 2015 | 19 km W of Cleo Springs, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 96 km | 4 km |
| Apr 28, 1998 | 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Jan 8, 2016 | 16 km ESE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 106 km | 8 km |
| Sep 16, 2016 | 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 99 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
665 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 26 fatalities, 331 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 24, 2011 | EF5 | 84 km | 63.1 mi | 9 |
| Jun 8, 1995 | EF4 | 95 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 1981 | EF4 | 82 km | 16.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1967 | EF4 | 83 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1967 | EF4 | 18 km | 8.7 mi | 4 |
| May 25, 1962 | EF4 | 41 km | 7.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2012 | EF3 | 76 km | 34.0 mi | 6 |
| May 24, 2011 | EF3 | 75 km | 8.6 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2011 | EF3 | 68 km | 13.2 mi | 1 |
| May 5, 2007 | EF3 | 68 km | 7.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 2002 | EF3 | 52 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2001 | EF3 | 43 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2001 | EF3 | 68 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2001 | EF3 | 29 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| May 3, 1999 | EF3 | 82 km | 21.0 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1991 | EF3 | 89 km | 12.5 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1990 | EF3 | 80 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 31, 1984 | EF3 | 67 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1982 | EF3 | 74 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 1981 | EF3 | 22 km | 10.3 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RHEA (277,949 acres, 2018).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2018 | RHEA | 277,949 | 44 km |
| 2009 | PUTNAM | 42,995 | 42 km |
| 2022 | WASHITA RIVER FIRE | 35,421 | 73 km |
| 2009 | CHESTER | 34,432 | 82 km |
| 2014 | HIGGINS | 28,466 | 85 km |
| 2006 | SWEETWATER DOBSON | 23,045 | 65 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 16,290 | 57 km |
| 2018 | CARBON | 12,143 | 93 km |
| 2022 | 720 FIRE | 8,761 | 80 km |
| 2018 | SHAW | 8,581 | 67 km |
| 2014 | HIGGINS 2 | 8,280 | 99 km |
| 2022 | BRITT | 8,275 | 83 km |
| 2019 | GAGE FIRE | 7,883 | 99 km |
| 2014 | CAMARGO | 7,494 | 38 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 6,464 | 49 km |
| 2024 | 57 | 4,727 | 68 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 3,887 | 77 km |
| 2022 | BERLIN RD FIRE | 3,698 | 44 km |
| 2006 | HATSTACK CREEK | 3,527 | 73 km |
| 2005 | ERICK FIRE | 3,259 | 70 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 1.0 in |
Butler has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 37°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").