Weather & Climate in Holdenville, OK

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

Holdenville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 83°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 41.3 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 880 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	61.1°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	880 ft (268 m)
Area	1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density	1,178/sq mi
Coordinates	35.0835°N, 96.4014°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Hughes County County
Nearest Airport	Ada Regional (ADT) 25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"

9% above US avg

Snowfall 2.1"

Wettest Month (May) 5.39"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	34.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	52.7 / 100
Community Resilience	12.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

2,873 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	60 km	3 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	146 km	5 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	47 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	107 km	8 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	92 km	6 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	123 km	5 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	107 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	111 km	7 km
Apr 19, 2015	6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma	M4.2	128 km	3 km
Jan 1, 2016	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	112 km	6 km
Apr 7, 2014	6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma	M4.2	120 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma	M4.2	92 km	7 km
Aug 3, 2017	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	112 km	5 km
Jan 18, 1995	4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M4.2	114 km	5 km
Mar 29, 2016	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.2	147 km	5 km
Jul 14, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M4.2	90 km	7 km
Apr 7, 2016	1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma	M4.2	95 km	6 km
Sep 18, 2015	3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma	M4.1	107 km	0 km
Jun 18, 2014	7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.1	106 km	5 km
Feb 9, 2014	6 km SSW of Langston, Oklahoma	M4.1	121 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

853 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 75 fatalities, 1,158 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1960	EF5	53 km	71.8 mi	5
May 19, 2013	EF4	84 km	23.0 mi	2
May 10, 2010	EF4	94 km	22.3 mi	1
May 11, 1992	EF4	55 km	10.0 mi	0
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	97 km	27.0 mi	1
May 17, 1981	EF4	35 km	33.6 mi	0
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	99 km	29.0 mi	14
Oct 5, 1970	EF4	55 km	25.0 mi	4
Apr 27, 1966	EF4	86 km	10.2 mi	0
May 4, 1960	EF4	39 km	8.0 mi	0
May 9, 1959	EF4	54 km	6.2 mi	7
Sep 14, 1957	EF4	79 km	67.5 mi	2
May 1, 1954	EF4	95 km	59.2 mi	0
Apr 28, 1950	EF4	0 km	4.5 mi	5
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	84 km	25.1 mi	0
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	99 km	2.4 mi	0
Apr 27, 2024	EF3	10 km	27.9 mi	2
Apr 27, 2024	EF3	87 km	9.9 mi	1
Apr 19, 2023	EF3	67 km	0.6 mi	0
May 9, 2016	EF3	80 km	9.1 mi	1

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (27,091 acres, 2004).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2004	UNNAMED	27,091	31 km
2011	HOG TRAP	22,895	24 km
2009	BURNT TRUST	22,578	41 km
2011	UNNAMED	17,973	77 km
1991	UNNAMED	16,700	36 km
2005	CABINESS	14,646	34 km
2004	UNNAMED	14,138	58 km
2009	40 ACRE TURNAROUND	13,985	89 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	57 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,163	77 km
2011	UNNAMED	11,348	33 km
2005	UNNAMED	10,935	86 km
2005	WEWOKA CREEK	9,921	6 km
1996	UNNAMED	9,481	38 km
2011	TI VALLEY	9,205	88 km
1996	UNNAMED	9,165	33 km
2007	EASY TO HANDLE	9,120	80 km
2005	PROCTOR	9,044	39 km
2005	BEAR DEN	9,004	27 km
2011	UNNAMED	8,795	81 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	1.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	43°F (6°C)	2.0 in
March	52°F (11°C)	3.5 in
April	61°F (16°C)	4.1 in
May	69°F (20°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.3 in
July	83°F (28°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.7 in
September	74°F (23°C)	4.6 in
October	63°F (17°C)	4.2 in
November	50°F (10°C)	3.2 in
December	42°F (5°C)	2.3 in

Holdenville has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 39°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.6").

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