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Weather & Climate in Chattanooga, OK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chattanooga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 84°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 30.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,147 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,147 ft (350 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 765/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4239°N, 98.6540°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Tillman County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lawton-Fort Sill Regional (LAW) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
267 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Jan 18, 1995 | 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 1998 | 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2002 | 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma | M3.8 | 43 km | 5 km |
| Sep 25, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma | M3.7 | 81 km | 20 km |
| Dec 17, 1992 | 7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma | M3.6 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Jun 8, 2004 | 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma | M3.5 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Apr 19, 2021 | 8 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma | M3.5 | 107 km | 11 km |
| Jan 28, 2009 | 0 km ENE of Amber, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 2010 | 14 km S of Calumet, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 127 km | 6 km |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 3 km NE of Dibble, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 119 km | 6 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Mar 6, 2020 | 8 km NE of Alex, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2021 | 7 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma | M3.3 | 108 km | 12 km |
| May 31, 2002 | 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma | M3.3 | 105 km | 5 km |
| May 2, 2020 | 10 km SE of Amber, Oklahoma | M3.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2021 | 7 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma | M3.3 | 109 km | 11 km |
| Jun 17, 2017 | 3 km SE of Dibble, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 117 km | 6 km |
| Jun 9, 2017 | 8 km ENE of Calumet, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 146 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2015 | 7 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 108 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
771 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 81 fatalities, 2,426 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 3, 1964 | EF5 | 60 km | 4.7 mi | 7 |
| Nov 7, 2011 | EF4 | 53 km | 17.4 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2011 | EF4 | 91 km | 33.3 mi | 1 |
| May 24, 2011 | EF4 | 98 km | 23.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 10, 1979 | EF4 | 67 km | 46.9 mi | 42 |
| Apr 10, 1979 | EF4 | 52 km | 39.7 mi | 11 |
| Apr 17, 1976 | EF4 | 52 km | 32.9 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1962 | EF4 | 36 km | 10.1 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1957 | EF4 | 22 km | 21.6 mi | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2024 | EF3 | 65 km | 21.7 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 2015 | EF3 | 78 km | 40.4 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2001 | EF3 | 76 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| May 3, 1999 | EF3 | 59 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| May 3, 1999 | EF3 | 78 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 13, 1990 | EF3 | 85 km | 22.0 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 1986 | EF3 | 100 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1982 | EF3 | 88 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1982 | EF3 | 80 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1982 | EF3 | 65 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1982 | EF3 | 64 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FERGUSON (41,429 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | FERGUSON | 41,429 | 38 km |
| 2022 | COCONUT | 27,963 | 88 km |
| 2012 | TOWNLEY ROAD | 24,139 | 41 km |
| 2009 | TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX | 20,991 | 82 km |
| 1996 | WESTSIDE | 16,723 | 41 km |
| 2006 | RINGGOLD | 16,382 | 100 km |
| 2024 | RUSH | 12,239 | 36 km |
| 2011 | WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX | 12,118 | 55 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 10,392 | 31 km |
| 2022 | 62 FIRE | 9,804 | 39 km |
| 1993 | CRATER CREEK | 8,963 | 32 km |
| 2000 | CRATERLK-L | 8,876 | 29 km |
| 1994 | MT SCOTT | 8,005 | 36 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 7,962 | 35 km |
| 2006 | BIA EMPIRE | 7,544 | 61 km |
| 2015 | CRATER CREEK | 7,378 | 30 km |
| 2006 | BIALOCO | 6,843 | 91 km |
| 2017 | SQUIRREL CREEK | 6,463 | 72 km |
| 2006 | VELMA | 6,364 | 91 km |
| 2022 | WEST BEND | 6,192 | 68 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 1.4 in |
Chattanooga has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 39°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.2").