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Weather & Climate in Grand Lake Towne, OK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Grand Lake Towne enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 305 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 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 781 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,915/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5056°N, 95.0278°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Mayes County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grand Lake Regional (NRI) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Jun 12, 2015 | 6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma | M3.7 | 149 km | 0 km |
| Jun 12, 2015 | 6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 149 km | 1 km |
| Jun 16, 2015 | 6 km NNE of Maramec, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Feb 12, 2017 | 6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 150 km | 4 km |
| Jun 13, 2015 | 6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 149 km | 5 km |
| May 27, 2015 | 7 km NNE of Maramec, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 148 km | 6 km |
| Jun 18, 2015 | 6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 149 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2014 | 7 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jan 8, 2016 | 7 km NNE of Maramec, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 147 km | 7 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 149 km | 3 km |
| Feb 12, 2017 | 6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma | M2.9 | 149 km | 2 km |
| Jun 12, 2015 | 6 km NNE of Maramec, Oklahoma | M2.9 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2024 | 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma | M2.8 | 41 km | 5 km |
| Jan 8, 2016 | 7 km NNE of Maramec, Oklahoma | M2.8 | 147 km | 6 km |
| Jun 14, 2015 | 7 km NNE of Maramec, Oklahoma | M2.7 | 148 km | 2 km |
| May 28, 2015 | 5 km NNE of Maramec, Oklahoma | M2.7 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jun 13, 2015 | 6 km NNE of Maramec, Oklahoma | M2.7 | 148 km | 2 km |
| Feb 10, 2016 | 4 km NE of Maramec, Oklahoma | M2.7 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Apr 3, 2016 | Arkansas-Oklahoma border region | M2.7 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Jan 14, 2016 | 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma | M2.7 | 67 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
845 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 222 fatalities, 2,486 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 22, 2011 | EF5 | 72 km | 21.6 mi | 158 |
| May 10, 2008 | EF4 | 56 km | 75.5 mi | 21 |
| Apr 24, 1993 | EF4 | 82 km | 5.5 mi | 7 |
| Apr 26, 1991 | EF4 | 62 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 1975 | EF4 | 54 km | 11.9 mi | 3 |
| Sep 27, 1959 | EF4 | 43 km | 20.4 mi | 1 |
| Apr 3, 1956 | EF4 | 30 km | 41.8 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 2024 | EF3 | 70 km | 23.9 mi | 2 |
| May 25, 2024 | EF3 | 43 km | 7.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 30, 2022 | EF3 | 89 km | 5.2 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 76 km | 9.2 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2011 | EF3 | 12 km | 17.9 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 70 km | 21.1 mi | 4 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 46 km | 29.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 46 km | 25.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 64 km | 25.0 mi | 5 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 87 km | 49.0 mi | 7 |
| Apr 19, 2000 | EF3 | 92 km | 34.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 1999 | EF3 | 63 km | 2.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 24, 1993 | EF3 | 82 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (51,112 acres, 2014).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 51,112 | 78 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 36,112 | 97 km |
| 2021 | CANDY CREEK | 23,167 | 92 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 18,089 | 90 km |
| 2015 | WOLF CREEK | 18,077 | 76 km |
| 2023 | HWY 123 | 14,980 | 93 km |
| 2016 | BAR-DEW LAKE | 14,806 | 97 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 14,119 | 85 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 12,086 | 94 km |
| 2021 | HUGHES | 10,477 | 95 km |
| 2016 | MUSTANG | 10,060 | 91 km |
| 2005 | CHOUTEAU | 9,765 | 94 km |
| 2011 | KELLEY | 6,561 | 96 km |
| 2017 | HILLTOP | 6,523 | 87 km |
| 2009 | TELAMAY HOLLOW | 5,686 | 57 km |
| 2017 | PERSIMMON RIDGE | 5,333 | 95 km |
| 2009 | SAWMILL HOLLOW | 5,166 | 55 km |
| 2011 | GRUBER | 4,831 | 87 km |
| 2024 | ROBERT | 4,610 | 93 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 4,546 | 53 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in |
Grand Lake Towne has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 37°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.8").