Weather & Climate in Fitzhugh, OK

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

Fitzhugh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 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 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,286 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	60.9°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,286 ft (392 m)
Area	7.2 sq mi (18.8 km²)
Population Density	27/sq mi
Coordinates	34.6576°N, 96.7669°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Pontotoc County County
Nearest Airport	Ada Regional (ADT) 11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.5"

15% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 5.67"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	62.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	50.1 / 100
Community Resilience	63.7 / 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 Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low

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

Earthquake History

2,175 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	98 km	3 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	30 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	120 km	8 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	139 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	118 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	119 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	126 km	7 km
Jul 14, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M4.2	134 km	7 km
Aug 3, 2017	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	127 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2016	1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma	M4.2	118 km	6 km
Apr 7, 2014	6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma	M4.2	145 km	5 km
Jan 18, 1995	4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M4.2	77 km	5 km
Jan 1, 2016	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	127 km	6 km
Apr 16, 2013	3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma	M4.2	118 km	7 km
Feb 9, 2014	6 km SSW of Langston, Oklahoma	M4.1	145 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.1	127 km	7 km
Jun 18, 2014	7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.1	119 km	5 km
Feb 27, 2010	8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma	M4.1	100 km	5 km
Sep 18, 2015	3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma	M4.1	149 km	0 km
Apr 27, 2015	7 km WSW of Langston, Oklahoma	M4.1	149 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

825 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 78 fatalities, 1,112 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1960	EF5	71 km	71.8 mi	5
Apr 27, 2024	EF4	90 km	26.8 mi	1
May 9, 2016	EF4	55 km	8.9 mi	1
May 19, 2013	EF4	82 km	23.0 mi	2
May 24, 2011	EF4	92 km	23.1 mi	0
May 10, 2010	EF4	97 km	24.0 mi	2
May 10, 2010	EF4	84 km	22.3 mi	1
May 11, 1992	EF4	75 km	10.0 mi	0
May 17, 1981	EF4	79 km	33.6 mi	0
Apr 19, 1972	EF4	78 km	28.2 mi	5
Oct 5, 1970	EF4	76 km	25.0 mi	4
Apr 27, 1966	EF4	43 km	10.2 mi	0
May 4, 1960	EF4	33 km	8.0 mi	0
May 9, 1959	EF4	18 km	6.2 mi	7
Sep 14, 1957	EF4	55 km	67.5 mi	2
Apr 2, 1957	EF4	74 km	5.2 mi	2
Apr 2, 1957	EF4	87 km	7.9 mi	3
May 1, 1954	EF4	99 km	59.2 mi	0
Apr 28, 1950	EF4	58 km	4.5 mi	5
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	100 km	2.4 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	73 km
1991	ARBUCKLE	29,823	46 km
2021	WINDMILL	28,410	53 km
2004	UNNAMED	27,091	83 km
2009	RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS	23,099	67 km
2011	HOG TRAP	22,895	76 km
2009	BURNT TRUST	22,578	93 km
2009	BRUSHY MOUNTAIN	18,412	84 km
2011	UNNAMED	17,973	89 km
1991	UNNAMED	16,700	86 km
2005	UNNAMED	15,416	56 km
2005	CABINESS	14,646	77 km
2006	RATLIFF CITY	12,435	69 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,163	83 km
2011	UNNAMED	11,348	79 km
2005	UNNAMED	10,935	78 km
2000	UNNAMED	9,943	47 km
2005	WEWOKA CREEK	9,921	64 km
1996	UNNAMED	9,481	88 km
1996	UNNAMED	9,165	90 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	1.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	44°F (6°C)	2.1 in
March	52°F (11°C)	3.6 in
April	61°F (16°C)	3.8 in
May	69°F (20°C)	5.7 in	Wettest
June	76°F (25°C)	4.3 in
July	81°F (27°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.6 in
September	74°F (23°C)	4.6 in
October	63°F (17°C)	4.3 in
November	51°F (10°C)	2.9 in
December	42°F (6°C)	2.0 in

Fitzhugh has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (1.6").

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