Weather & Climate in Council Hill, OK

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

Council Hill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°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 658 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	60.0°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	658 ft (201 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density	303/sq mi
Coordinates	35.5558°N, 95.6525°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	McIntosh County County
Nearest Airport	Okmulgee Regional/Paul And Betty Abbott Field (OKM) 17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.39"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	65.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	98.4 / 100
Community Resilience	5.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,637 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	101 km	3 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	122 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	131 km	6 km
Apr 7, 2016	1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma	M4.2	138 km	6 km
Jul 14, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M4.2	99 km	7 km
Apr 16, 2013	3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma	M4.2	131 km	7 km
Sep 18, 2015	3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma	M4.1	114 km	0 km
Feb 27, 2010	8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma	M4.1	100 km	5 km
Apr 3, 2012	8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma	M4.1	104 km	5 km
Aug 17, 2016	2 km SW of Wellston, Oklahoma	M4.0	130 km	6 km
Sep 25, 2015	1 km W of Cushing, Oklahoma	M4.0	113 km	3 km
Apr 6, 2023	4 km ESE of Carney, Oklahoma	M4.0	122 km	7 km
Jul 15, 2014	3 km N of Harrah, Oklahoma	M3.9	136 km	7 km
Jun 8, 2016	13 km NNW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.9	149 km	7 km
Apr 16, 2012	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M3.8	100 km	4 km
Jan 9, 2014	8 km SSE of Sparks, Oklahoma	M3.8	101 km	3 km
Jan 15, 2010	3 km ENE of Jones, Oklahoma	M3.8	145 km	8 km
May 10, 2012	9 km WNW of Prague, Oklahoma	M3.8	102 km	5 km
Sep 16, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M3.8	99 km	7 km
Jun 16, 2021	3 km SE of Carney, Oklahoma	M3.7	123 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

832 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 83 fatalities, 1,159 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976	EF5	95 km	11.9 mi	2
Apr 24, 1993	EF4	68 km	5.5 mi	7
May 11, 1992	EF4	94 km	10.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	100 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	88 km	27.0 mi	1
May 17, 1981	EF4	89 km	33.6 mi	0
May 26, 1973	EF4	30 km	3.6 mi	5
May 5, 1960	EF4	82 km	62.4 mi	16
Jan 22, 1957	EF4	90 km	0.1 mi	10
Apr 28, 1950	EF4	86 km	4.5 mi	5
May 25, 2024	EF3	84 km	23.9 mi	2
Apr 27, 2024	EF3	95 km	27.9 mi	2
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	78 km	29.0 mi	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	91 km	7.5 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	59 km	2.0 mi	2
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	18 km	4.5 mi	0
May 4, 1999	EF3	100 km	38.2 mi	0
May 26, 1997	EF3	48 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 24, 1993	EF3	66 km	8.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1992	EF3	95 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	87 km
2004	UNNAMED	27,091	61 km
2011	HOG TRAP	22,895	66 km
2009	BURNT TRUST	22,578	51 km
2007	UNNAMED	18,089	49 km
1991	UNNAMED	16,700	59 km
2005	CABINESS	14,646	70 km
2004	UNNAMED	14,138	30 km
2009	40 ACRE TURNAROUND	13,985	89 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	40 km
2016	WEST CAVANAL FIRE	13,100	97 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,086	45 km
2011	UNNAMED	11,348	68 km
2023	ZINK	11,332	97 km
2011	UNNAMED	10,205	82 km
2016	MAKER	9,940	97 km
2005	WEWOKA CREEK	9,921	81 km
1996	UNNAMED	9,481	58 km
2011	TI VALLEY	9,205	92 km
1996	UNNAMED	9,165	53 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	1.7 in	Coldest, Driest
February	42°F (5°C)	2.2 in
March	51°F (11°C)	3.7 in
April	60°F (16°C)	4.0 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
June	76°F (25°C)	4.4 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.9 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.6 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.8 in
October	62°F (17°C)	4.2 in
November	50°F (10°C)	3.5 in
December	41°F (5°C)	2.5 in

Council Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 37°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.7").

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