Weather & Climate in Etowah, OK

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

Etowah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°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 37.7 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,129 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	60.7°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,129 ft (344 m)
Area	2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density	65/sq mi
Coordinates	35.1259°N, 97.1704°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Cleveland County County
Nearest Airport	Shawnee Regional (SNL) 21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"

1% below US avg

Snowfall 4.1"

Wettest Month (May) 5.47"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	91.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	26.6 / 100
Community Resilience	55.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

4,048 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	146 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	59 km	3 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	133 km	6 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	127 km	5 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	85 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	57 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	103 km	5 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	77 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	63 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	56 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	133 km	6 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	64 km	7 km
Mar 29, 2016	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.2	103 km	5 km
Mar 30, 2014	2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.2	119 km	5 km
Feb 5, 2021	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	133 km	7 km
Jan 1, 2016	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	64 km	6 km
Jan 27, 2015	3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	127 km	3 km
Jul 17, 2016	5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	133 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2016	1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma	M4.2	60 km	6 km
Apr 19, 2015	6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma	M4.2	93 km	3 km

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

Tornado History

1,021 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 136 fatalities, 2,260 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 20, 2013	EF5	45 km	13.9 mi	24
May 3, 1999	EF5	62 km	37.0 mi	36
May 5, 1960	EF5	28 km	71.8 mi	5
May 9, 2016	EF4	65 km	8.9 mi	1
May 19, 2013	EF4	18 km	23.0 mi	2
May 24, 2011	EF4	73 km	33.3 mi	1
May 24, 2011	EF4	58 km	23.1 mi	0
May 10, 2010	EF4	35 km	24.0 mi	2
May 10, 2010	EF4	24 km	22.3 mi	1
May 8, 2003	EF4	40 km	17.3 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF4	96 km	35.0 mi	2
May 17, 1981	EF4	58 km	33.6 mi	0
Apr 30, 1978	EF4	73 km	9.3 mi	0
May 24, 1973	EF4	79 km	13.3 mi	2
Apr 19, 1972	EF4	90 km	28.2 mi	5
Oct 5, 1970	EF4	32 km	25.0 mi	4
May 4, 1960	EF4	39 km	8.0 mi	0
May 9, 1959	EF4	78 km	6.2 mi	7
Sep 14, 1957	EF4	21 km	67.5 mi	2
May 1, 1954	EF4	36 km	59.2 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LOCO-HEALDTON (56,584 acres, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2009	LOCO-HEALDTON	56,584	94 km
1991	ARBUCKLE	29,823	82 km
2021	WINDMILL	28,410	81 km
2009	RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS	23,099	76 km
2011	HOG TRAP	22,895	93 km
2005	UNNAMED	15,416	78 km
2006	RATLIFF CITY	12,435	83 km
2000	UNNAMED	9,943	80 km
2005	WEWOKA CREEK	9,921	71 km
1996	UNNAMED	9,165	97 km
2005	BEAR DEN	9,004	76 km
1991	UNNAMED	7,716	95 km
2005	SHERWOOD	7,473	58 km
1988	UNNAMED	7,228	83 km
2012	NOBLE	7,037	7 km
2005	MISSION	6,735	47 km
2022	GREASY CREEK	6,731	92 km
2006	PRAGUE	6,431	71 km
2006	VELMA	6,364	83 km
2009	LINDSAY	6,195	48 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	1.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	43°F (6°C)	1.9 in
March	52°F (11°C)	3.2 in
April	61°F (16°C)	3.5 in
May	69°F (20°C)	5.5 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.3 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.5 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.3 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.9 in
November	50°F (10°C)	2.7 in
December	41°F (5°C)	1.9 in

Etowah has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.4").

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