Weather & Climate in Catoosa, OK

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

Catoosa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 83°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 41.0 inches. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 707 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	61.3°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	707 ft (215 m)
Area	11.2 sq mi (29.0 km²)
Population Density	639/sq mi
Coordinates	36.1803°N, 95.7703°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Tulsa County County
Nearest Airport	Tulsa International (TUL) 7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"

8% above US avg

Snowfall 8.7"

Wettest Month (May) 5.31"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	97.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	51.2 / 100
Community Resilience	43.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Very High
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively High
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

2,249 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	107 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	115 km	3 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	131 km	6 km
Apr 7, 2016	1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma	M4.2	139 km	6 km
Apr 19, 2015	6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma	M4.2	143 km	3 km
Apr 7, 2014	6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma	M4.2	139 km	5 km
Jul 14, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M4.2	90 km	7 km
Jun 21, 2020	9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	144 km	8 km
Jan 27, 2015	3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	134 km	3 km
Apr 16, 2013	3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma	M4.2	132 km	7 km
Feb 9, 2014	6 km SSW of Langston, Oklahoma	M4.1	141 km	5 km
Sep 18, 2015	3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma	M4.1	95 km	0 km
Feb 27, 2010	8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma	M4.1	113 km	5 km
Apr 27, 2015	7 km WSW of Langston, Oklahoma	M4.1	143 km	5 km
Sep 25, 2015	1 km W of Cushing, Oklahoma	M4.0	94 km	3 km
Aug 17, 2016	2 km SW of Wellston, Oklahoma	M4.0	131 km	6 km
Jul 12, 2014	7 km WNW of Meridian, Oklahoma	M4.0	144 km	4 km
Apr 6, 2023	4 km ESE of Carney, Oklahoma	M4.0	116 km	7 km
Mar 22, 2014	6 km NW of Meridian, Oklahoma	M3.9	141 km	5 km
Jul 15, 2014	3 km N of Harrah, Oklahoma	M3.9	145 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

885 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 65 fatalities, 1,314 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 6, 2024	EF4	55 km	40.8 mi	2
Apr 24, 1993	EF4	6 km	5.5 mi	7
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	67 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	30 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	70 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	75 km	22.0 mi	3
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	83 km	29.0 mi	14
May 26, 1973	EF4	81 km	3.6 mi	5
Sep 27, 1959	EF4	88 km	20.4 mi	1
Apr 3, 1956	EF4	97 km	41.8 mi	0
May 25, 2024	EF3	14 km	23.9 mi	2
May 22, 2011	EF3	85 km	17.9 mi	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	61 km	29.0 mi	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	84 km	7.5 mi	0
May 8, 2003	EF3	96 km	45.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	86 km	4.5 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	52 km	2.0 mi	2
Apr 24, 1993	EF3	7 km	8.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1992	EF3	25 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1984	EF3	83 km	22.0 mi	8

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	58 km
2014	UNNAMED	51,112	73 km
2014	UNNAMED	36,112	59 km
2014	UNNAMED	32,901	81 km
2018	DRUMB	30,422	57 km
2021	CANDY CREEK	23,167	49 km
2004	UNNAMED	19,648	88 km
2014	RESERVE	19,016	77 km
2018	WEST 60	18,715	93 km
2007	UNNAMED	18,089	78 km
2015	WOLF CREEK	18,077	73 km
2014	UNNAMED	17,075	78 km
2023	HWY 123	14,980	59 km
2016	BAR-DEW LAKE	14,806	76 km
2014	SPIDER	14,587	75 km
2004	UNNAMED	14,138	94 km
2014	UNNAMED	14,119	38 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	78 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,086	78 km
2023	NORTH DRUM	11,618	56 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	1.7 in	Coldest, Driest
February	41°F (5°C)	2.0 in
March	50°F (10°C)	3.4 in
April	60°F (15°C)	3.9 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.3 in	Wettest
June	76°F (25°C)	4.6 in
July	83°F (29°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	3.0 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.8 in
October	62°F (16°C)	3.7 in
November	49°F (9°C)	3.5 in
December	39°F (4°C)	2.4 in

Catoosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 39°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.7").

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