Weather & Climate in Glenpool, OK

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

Glenpool enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°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 711 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	60.0°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	711 ft (217 m)
Area	10.3 sq mi (26.8 km²)
Population Density	1,257/sq mi
Coordinates	35.9495°N, 96.0068°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Creek County County
Nearest Airport	Okmulgee Regional/Paul And Betty Abbott Field (OKM) 18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.39"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	83.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	55.6 / 100
Community Resilience	41.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

3,697 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	98 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	83 km	3 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	141 km	6 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	144 km	5 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	141 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	130 km	8 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	149 km	5 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	133 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	102 km	6 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	141 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	132 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	129 km	7 km
Jan 1, 2016	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	130 km	6 km
Mar 29, 2016	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.2	141 km	5 km
Feb 5, 2021	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	141 km	7 km
Apr 7, 2014	6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma	M4.2	114 km	5 km
Jul 17, 2016	5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	140 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma	M4.2	103 km	7 km
Apr 7, 2016	1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma	M4.2	110 km	6 km
Apr 19, 2015	6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma	M4.2	119 km	3 km

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

Tornado History

908 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 66 fatalities, 1,244 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 6, 2024	EF4	53 km	40.8 mi	2
Apr 24, 1993	EF4	27 km	5.5 mi	7
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	61 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	52 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	44 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	55 km	22.0 mi	3
May 17, 1981	EF4	86 km	33.6 mi	0
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	58 km	29.0 mi	14
May 26, 1973	EF4	76 km	3.6 mi	5
May 25, 2024	EF3	45 km	23.9 mi	2
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	83 km	29.0 mi	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	55 km	7.5 mi	0
May 8, 2003	EF3	95 km	45.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	73 km	4.5 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	68 km	2.0 mi	2
May 3, 1999	EF3	79 km	16.0 mi	0
Oct 4, 1998	EF3	94 km	10.0 mi	0
May 26, 1997	EF3	87 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 24, 1993	EF3	26 km	8.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1992	EF3	53 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	37 km
2014	UNNAMED	36,112	77 km
2014	UNNAMED	32,901	99 km
2018	DRUMB	30,422	63 km
2004	UNNAMED	27,091	92 km
2021	CANDY CREEK	23,167	68 km
2011	HOG TRAP	22,895	93 km
2009	BURNT TRUST	22,578	87 km
2014	RESERVE	19,016	78 km
2007	UNNAMED	18,089	83 km
2014	UNNAMED	17,075	99 km
1991	UNNAMED	16,700	94 km
2023	HWY 123	14,980	79 km
2016	BAR-DEW LAKE	14,806	98 km
2014	SPIDER	14,587	80 km
2004	UNNAMED	14,138	70 km
2014	UNNAMED	14,119	60 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	47 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,086	81 km
2023	NORTH DRUM	11,618	63 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	1.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	42°F (5°C)	2.0 in
March	51°F (10°C)	3.3 in
April	60°F (16°C)	3.7 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
June	76°F (24°C)	4.4 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.9 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.8 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.7 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.6 in
November	49°F (10°C)	3.2 in
December	40°F (5°C)	2.2 in

Glenpool has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.5").

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