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Weather & Climate in Choctaw, OK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Choctaw enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°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 1,170 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,170 ft (357 m) |
| Area | 27.2 sq mi (70.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 448/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4850°N, 97.2699°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Oklahoma County County |
| Nearest Airport | Will Rogers World (OKC) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| 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
4,849 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 | 109 km | 6 km |
| Feb 3, 2024 | 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma | M5.1 | 46 km | 3 km |
| Apr 9, 2018 | 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma | M4.6 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Apr 7, 2018 | 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma | M4.6 | 92 km | 6 km |
| Sep 6, 1997 | 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma | M4.5 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Dec 7, 2013 | 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma | M4.5 | 17 km | 8 km |
| Jul 27, 2015 | 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma | M4.5 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 2014 | 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 37 km | 5 km |
| Apr 16, 2013 | Oklahoma | M4.4 | 28 km | 6 km |
| May 17, 2019 | 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 2014 | 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma | M4.3 | 17 km | 5 km |
| Sep 8, 2017 | 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma | M4.3 | 140 km | 6 km |
| Jun 17, 2015 | 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma | M4.3 | 92 km | 6 km |
| Jan 13, 2024 | 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma | M4.3 | 23 km | 7 km |
| Mar 30, 2014 | 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Jun 21, 2020 | 9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 98 km | 8 km |
| Aug 3, 2017 | 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 24 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 2018 | 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 118 km | 8 km |
| Jan 1, 2016 | 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 24 km | 6 km |
| Jan 18, 1995 | 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 84 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
1,062 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 150 fatalities, 2,682 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 20, 2013 | EF5 | 39 km | 13.9 mi | 24 |
| May 24, 2011 | EF5 | 92 km | 63.1 mi | 9 |
| May 3, 1999 | EF5 | 66 km | 37.0 mi | 36 |
| May 5, 1960 | EF5 | 38 km | 71.8 mi | 5 |
| May 19, 2013 | EF4 | 26 km | 23.0 mi | 2 |
| May 24, 2011 | EF4 | 82 km | 33.3 mi | 1 |
| May 24, 2011 | EF4 | 79 km | 23.1 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 2010 | EF4 | 37 km | 22.3 mi | 1 |
| May 10, 2010 | EF4 | 30 km | 24.0 mi | 2 |
| May 8, 2003 | EF4 | 29 km | 17.3 mi | 0 |
| May 3, 1999 | EF4 | 79 km | 15.0 mi | 1 |
| May 3, 1999 | EF4 | 58 km | 35.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 29, 1984 | EF4 | 87 km | 27.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 26, 1984 | EF4 | 90 km | 22.0 mi | 3 |
| May 17, 1981 | EF4 | 63 km | 33.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1978 | EF4 | 45 km | 9.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1974 | EF4 | 76 km | 29.0 mi | 14 |
| May 24, 1973 | EF4 | 64 km | 13.3 mi | 2 |
| Oct 5, 1970 | EF4 | 35 km | 25.0 mi | 4 |
| May 4, 1960 | EF4 | 73 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WEWOKA CREEK (9,921 acres, 2005).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2005 | WEWOKA CREEK | 9,921 | 89 km |
| 2005 | BEAR DEN | 9,004 | 83 km |
| 2009 | MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY | 8,186 | 70 km |
| 2005 | SHERWOOD | 7,473 | 81 km |
| 2012 | NOBLE | 7,037 | 36 km |
| 2005 | MISSION | 6,735 | 63 km |
| 2006 | PRAGUE | 6,431 | 59 km |
| 2012 | GLENCOE | 6,244 | 84 km |
| 2009 | LINDSAY | 6,195 | 69 km |
| 2006 | SHAMROCK | 6,177 | 80 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 5,975 | 73 km |
| 2012 | CUSHING | 5,654 | 76 km |
| 2005 | ANTIOCH | 5,513 | 89 km |
| 2012 | NINNEKAH | 5,438 | 83 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 5,392 | 82 km |
| 2006 | CHANDLER | 5,089 | 38 km |
| 2006 | 1ST WEWOKA | 4,335 | 77 km |
| 2018 | BREWSTER | 4,049 | 91 km |
| 2005 | CLEAR VIEW | 4,002 | 95 km |
| 2004 | PINE TOP | 3,382 | 74 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 1.9 in |
Choctaw has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.3").