Weather & Climate in Kinta, OK

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

Kinta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°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 47.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 551 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	60.5°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	551 ft (168 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density	403/sq mi
Coordinates	35.1198°N, 95.2382°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Haskell County County
Nearest Airport	Mc Alester Regional (MLC) 35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"

25% above US avg

Snowfall 4.6"

Wettest Month (May) 5.98"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.09"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	30.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	41.7 / 100
Community Resilience	9.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

275 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	146 km	3 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	121 km	5 km
Feb 27, 2010	8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma	M4.1	146 km	5 km
Apr 3, 2012	8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma	M4.1	79 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2012	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M3.8	145 km	4 km
Jan 9, 2014	8 km SSE of Sparks, Oklahoma	M3.8	147 km	3 km
May 10, 2012	9 km WNW of Prague, Oklahoma	M3.8	147 km	5 km
Aug 24, 2021	1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	12 km	7 km
Aug 18, 2019	1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	11 km	6 km
Mar 22, 2010	8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma	M3.7	146 km	8 km
Apr 7, 2021	7 km WSW of Horntown, Oklahoma	M3.6	98 km	29 km
Sep 11, 2017	8 km ESE of Sparks, Oklahoma	M3.6	145 km	5 km
Jan 4, 2013	6 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma	M3.5	120 km	5 km
Jul 24, 2013	4 km NNW of Cromwell, Oklahoma	M3.5	116 km	9 km
Aug 18, 2014	4 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma	M3.5	117 km	5 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km WNW of Prague, Oklahoma	M3.5	146 km	6 km
Jun 14, 2019	5 km N of Stroud, Oklahoma	M3.4	149 km	7 km
Dec 17, 2013	10 km SSE of Prague, Oklahoma	M3.4	132 km	3 km
Aug 7, 2024	9 km N of Stonewall, Oklahoma	M3.4	124 km	27 km
Mar 6, 2013	7 km NNW of Prague, Oklahoma	M3.4	142 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

613 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 91 fatalities, 1,022 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976	EF5	50 km	11.9 mi	2
May 11, 1992	EF4	77 km	10.0 mi	0
Mar 26, 1976	EF4	42 km	10.7 mi	1
May 26, 1973	EF4	48 km	3.6 mi	5
Apr 19, 1968	EF4	89 km	2.0 mi	14
May 5, 1961	EF4	47 km	26.4 mi	16
May 5, 1960	EF4	27 km	62.4 mi	16
May 5, 1960	EF4	69 km	5.4 mi	5
Jan 22, 1957	EF4	60 km	0.1 mi	10
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	95 km	2.0 mi	2
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	43 km	4.5 mi	0
May 4, 1999	EF3	80 km	38.2 mi	0
May 26, 1997	EF3	59 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 21, 1996	EF3	77 km	10.1 mi	2
Apr 26, 1984	EF3	83 km	22.0 mi	8
Nov 22, 1983	EF3	53 km	3.0 mi	0
Nov 22, 1983	EF3	93 km	19.0 mi	0
Dec 2, 1982	EF3	100 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 1981	EF3	90 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 7, 1980	EF3	63 km	0.5 mi	0

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	75 km
2011	HOG TRAP	22,895	82 km
2009	BURNT TRUST	22,578	66 km
2007	UNNAMED	18,089	66 km
2011	UNNAMED	17,973	77 km
1991	UNNAMED	16,700	70 km
2005	CABINESS	14,646	74 km
2004	UNNAMED	14,138	60 km
2009	40 ACRE TURNAROUND	13,985	47 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	91 km
2016	WEST CAVANAL FIRE	13,100	43 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,163	86 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,086	61 km
2011	UNNAMED	11,348	74 km
2007	UNNAMED	10,593	89 km
2011	UNNAMED	10,444	69 km
1996	UNNAMED	9,481	68 km
2021	BILLY CREEK	9,236	69 km
2011	TI VALLEY	9,205	50 km
1996	UNNAMED	9,165	81 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	43°F (6°C)	2.7 in
March	52°F (11°C)	4.1 in
April	61°F (16°C)	4.4 in
May	68°F (20°C)	6.0 in	Wettest
June	76°F (24°C)	4.2 in
July	82°F (28°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	3.0 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.9 in
October	63°F (17°C)	4.2 in
November	51°F (11°C)	4.0 in
December	42°F (6°C)	2.9 in

Kinta has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (2.1").

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