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Weather & Climate in Cloud Creek, OK

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

Cloud Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°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 49.5 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 1,063 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,063 ft (324 m)
Area14.8 sq mi (38.3 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates36.2938°N, 94.7544°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDelaware County County
Nearest AirportGrand Lake Regional (NRI)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"
30% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.9 / 100
Community Resilience5.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

58 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.

Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 143 km 7 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 141 km 6 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 142 km 7 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 141 km 8 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 144 km 6 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 145 km 6 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 140 km 5 km
Jun 3, 2022 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 146 km 13 km
Mar 14, 2022 12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma M3.1 150 km 8 km
Apr 1, 2020 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.1 139 km 9 km
Sep 21, 2019 2 km NNE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 139 km 7 km
Feb 3, 2021 1 km SW of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 143 km 7 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.8 141 km 7 km
Jul 8, 2019 3 km ENE of Quinton, OK M2.8 139 km 10 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 63 km 5 km
Aug 15, 2019 2 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.8 140 km 5 km
Aug 22, 2021 1 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.8 141 km 7 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.8 141 km 7 km
Sep 26, 2019 2 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.8 140 km 7 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km WSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.8 143 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

781 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 234 fatalities, 2,389 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 86 km 21.6 mi 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 86 km 75.5 mi 21
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 98 km 5.5 mi 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 88 km 4.0 mi 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 62 km 11.9 mi 3
May 26, 1973 EF4 97 km 3.6 mi 5
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 76 km 20.4 mi 1
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 100 km 0.1 mi 10
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 56 km 41.8 mi 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 12 km 7.9 mi 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 91 km 23.9 mi 2
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 57 km 5.2 mi 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 92 km 9.2 mi 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 24 km 17.9 mi 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 37 km 21.1 mi 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 12 km 25.0 mi 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 38 km 29.0 mi 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 89 km 25.0 mi 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 85 km 49.0 mi 7
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 57 km 2.0 mi 2
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (18,089 acres, 2007).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 74 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 79 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 81 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 97 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,657 80 km
2017 HILLTOP 6,523 73 km
2010 SPUD ROCK CENTRAL 6,117 97 km
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 31 km
2017 PERSIMMON RIDGE 5,333 77 km
2009 SAWMILL HOLLOW 5,166 28 km
2011 GRUBER 4,831 73 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,546 23 km
2005 FLAT ROCK 4,472 53 km
2004 UNNAMED 4,424 98 km
2021 ALEXANDER MOUNTAIN BLOCKS 1 2 5 4,214 98 km
1995 F128 4,210 29 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,909 97 km
2024 NATURE FIRE 3,744 29 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,700 76 km
2019 RX - ALEXANDER MTN BLK3 3,492 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in
September 71°F (21°C) 5.0 in
October 60°F (15°C) 4.0 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in

Cloud Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (2.0").

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