Weather & Climate in Claremore, OK

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

Claremore 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 612 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	612 ft (187 m)
Area	14.5 sq mi (37.6 km²)
Population Density	1,324/sq mi
Coordinates	36.3146°N, 95.6083°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Rogers County County
Nearest Airport	Tulsa International (TUL) 18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"

21% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 5.24"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.73"

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

1,326 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	119 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	136 km	3 km
Jan 27, 2015	3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	149 km	3 km
Jul 14, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M4.2	109 km	7 km
Sep 18, 2015	3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma	M4.1	113 km	0 km
Feb 27, 2010	8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma	M4.1	133 km	5 km
Sep 25, 2015	1 km W of Cushing, Oklahoma	M4.0	112 km	3 km
Apr 6, 2023	4 km ESE of Carney, Oklahoma	M4.0	135 km	7 km
Feb 7, 2015	3 km SSE of Perry, Oklahoma	M3.9	150 km	5 km
Jun 8, 2016	13 km NNW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.9	116 km	7 km
Sep 16, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M3.8	109 km	7 km
Sep 24, 2017	10 km SSE of Red Rock, Oklahoma	M3.8	136 km	7 km
Apr 16, 2012	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M3.8	136 km	4 km
Jan 9, 2014	8 km SSE of Sparks, Oklahoma	M3.8	136 km	3 km
May 10, 2012	9 km WNW of Prague, Oklahoma	M3.8	138 km	5 km
Apr 19, 2014	3 km ESE of Perry, Oklahoma	M3.8	147 km	4 km
Jun 16, 2021	3 km SE of Carney, Oklahoma	M3.7	137 km	7 km
Aug 24, 2021	1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	136 km	7 km
Aug 18, 2019	1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	134 km	6 km
Mar 24, 2015	11 km NW of Morrison, Oklahoma	M3.7	135 km	1 km

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

Tornado History

860 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 64 fatalities, 1,477 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 6, 2024	EF4	67 km	40.8 mi	2
May 10, 2008	EF4	87 km	75.5 mi	21
Apr 24, 1993	EF4	27 km	5.5 mi	7
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	18 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	83 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	90 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	93 km	22.0 mi	3
May 26, 1973	EF4	89 km	3.6 mi	5
Sep 27, 1959	EF4	68 km	20.4 mi	1
Apr 3, 1956	EF4	76 km	41.8 mi	0
May 25, 2024	EF3	89 km	7.9 mi	0
May 25, 2024	EF3	14 km	23.9 mi	2
May 22, 2011	EF3	67 km	17.9 mi	0
Dec 31, 2010	EF3	100 km	21.1 mi	4
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	52 km	29.0 mi	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	86 km	25.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	50 km	2.0 mi	2
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	99 km	4.5 mi	0
Apr 24, 1993	EF3	28 km	8.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1992	EF3	22 km	4.0 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	77 km
2014	UNNAMED	51,112	61 km
2014	UNNAMED	36,112	57 km
2014	UNNAMED	32,901	77 km
2018	DRUMB	30,422	64 km
2021	CANDY CREEK	23,167	48 km
2004	UNNAMED	19,648	80 km
2014	RESERVE	19,016	85 km
2018	WEST 60	18,715	95 km
2007	UNNAMED	18,089	80 km
2015	WOLF CREEK	18,077	60 km
2014	UNNAMED	17,075	72 km
2023	HWY 123	14,980	56 km
2016	BAR-DEW LAKE	14,806	69 km
2014	SPIDER	14,587	81 km
2014	UNNAMED	14,119	38 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	97 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,086	82 km
2023	NORTH DRUM	11,618	62 km
2023	ZINK	11,332	50 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	41°F (5°C)	2.1 in
March	50°F (10°C)	3.6 in
April	60°F (15°C)	4.0 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
June	76°F (25°C)	4.8 in
July	81°F (27°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	3.0 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.9 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.8 in
November	49°F (9°C)	3.8 in
December	39°F (4°C)	2.5 in

Claremore has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 36°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.7").

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