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Weather & Climate in Flute Springs, OK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Flute Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°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 893 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 893 ft (272 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6267°N, 94.8000°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sequoyah County County |
| Nearest Airport | Muskogee-Davis Regional (MKO) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
93 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Apr 3, 2012 | 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 2021 | 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma | M3.7 | 77 km | 7 km |
| Aug 18, 2019 | 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma | M3.7 | 75 km | 6 km |
| Aug 22, 2021 | 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 75 km | 7 km |
| Jul 22, 2021 | 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma | M3.3 | 75 km | 8 km |
| May 16, 2019 | 3 km W of Horntown, Oklahoma | M3.3 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Feb 25, 2009 | 4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma | M3.3 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2020 | 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 79 km | 6 km |
| Feb 7, 2020 | 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 79 km | 6 km |
| May 27, 2007 | 9 km SW of Hanna, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Aug 12, 2019 | 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Jun 3, 2022 | 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 84 km | 13 km |
| May 14, 2022 | 6 km SSE of Yeager, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 149 km | 3 km |
| Mar 14, 2022 | 12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 88 km | 8 km |
| Jan 26, 2014 | 4 km WNW of Lamar, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 138 km | 3 km |
| Oct 1, 2010 | 7 km SE of Stuart, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2018 | 7 km SW of Indianola, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Apr 1, 2020 | 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 73 km | 9 km |
| Aug 29, 2019 | 6 km SSE of Yeager, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 150 km | 3 km |
| Mar 15, 2006 | 4 km W of Horntown, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 149 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
714 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 79 fatalities, 1,005 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 26, 1976 | EF5 | 48 km | 11.9 mi | 2 |
| May 24, 2011 | EF4 | 86 km | 45.7 mi | 4 |
| Mar 26, 1976 | EF4 | 99 km | 10.7 mi | 1 |
| May 26, 1973 | EF4 | 48 km | 3.6 mi | 5 |
| Apr 19, 1968 | EF4 | 68 km | 2.0 mi | 14 |
| May 5, 1960 | EF4 | 36 km | 5.4 mi | 5 |
| May 5, 1960 | EF4 | 95 km | 62.4 mi | 16 |
| Jan 22, 1957 | EF4 | 28 km | 0.1 mi | 10 |
| May 25, 2024 | EF3 | 77 km | 7.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 30, 2022 | EF3 | 80 km | 5.2 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2011 | EF3 | 95 km | 17.9 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 46 km | 21.1 mi | 4 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 68 km | 25.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 59 km | 29.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 1999 | EF3 | 56 km | 2.0 mi | 2 |
| Jun 1, 1999 | EF3 | 69 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1999 | EF3 | 24 km | 38.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1996 | EF3 | 42 km | 10.1 mi | 2 |
| Apr 21, 1996 | EF3 | 94 km | 15.0 mi | 2 |
| Nov 22, 1983 | EF3 | 25 km | 19.0 mi | 0 |
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 | 32 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 15,318 | 79 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 14,774 | 85 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 13,929 | 77 km |
| 2016 | WEST CAVANAL FIRE | 13,100 | 63 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 12,086 | 34 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 11,929 | 77 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 10,593 | 99 km |
| 2017 | MIDDLE RIDGE | 8,501 | 17 km |
| 2016 | DOG HOUSE FIRE | 8,304 | 99 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 7,919 | 98 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 7,804 | 98 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 7,415 | 73 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 7,344 | 98 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 6,657 | 19 km |
| 2017 | HILLTOP | 6,523 | 36 km |
| 2005 | TEXANNA ROAD | 6,139 | 61 km |
| 2010 | SPUD ROCK CENTRAL | 6,117 | 76 km |
| 2009 | TELAMAY HOLLOW | 5,686 | 44 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 5,537 | 78 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in |
Flute Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (2.1").