Weather & Climate in Muskogee, OK

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

Muskogee 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 43.2 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 587 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	587 ft (179 m)
Area	1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density	857/sq mi
Coordinates	35.7438°N, 95.3564°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Muskogee County County
Nearest Airport	Muskogee-Davis Regional (MKO) 6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"

14% above US avg

Snowfall 2.6"

Wettest Month (May) 5.35"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	82.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	79.9 / 100
Community Resilience	41.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

673 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	129 km	3 km
Jul 14, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M4.2	120 km	7 km
Apr 3, 2012	8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma	M4.1	132 km	5 km
Feb 27, 2010	8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma	M4.1	128 km	5 km
Sep 18, 2015	3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma	M4.1	133 km	0 km
Apr 6, 2023	4 km ESE of Carney, Oklahoma	M4.0	146 km	7 km
Sep 25, 2015	1 km W of Cushing, Oklahoma	M4.0	132 km	3 km
May 10, 2012	9 km WNW of Prague, Oklahoma	M3.8	131 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2012	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M3.8	129 km	4 km
Sep 16, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M3.8	121 km	7 km
Jan 9, 2014	8 km SSE of Sparks, Oklahoma	M3.8	130 km	3 km
Jun 16, 2021	3 km SE of Carney, Oklahoma	M3.7	147 km	7 km
Aug 24, 2021	1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	70 km	7 km
Aug 18, 2019	1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	69 km	6 km
Mar 22, 2017	8 km SW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M3.7	117 km	5 km
Jun 2, 2015	3 km SE of Carney, Oklahoma	M3.7	147 km	6 km
Mar 22, 2010	8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma	M3.7	128 km	8 km
Jun 12, 2015	6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma	M3.7	134 km	0 km
Sep 16, 2015	2 km WSW of Cushing, Oklahoma	M3.7	132 km	4 km
Apr 7, 2021	7 km WSW of Horntown, Oklahoma	M3.6	116 km	29 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: 85 fatalities, 1,252 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976	EF5	85 km	11.9 mi	2
Apr 24, 1993	EF4	62 km	5.5 mi	7
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	85 km	4.0 mi	0
May 26, 1973	EF4	22 km	3.6 mi	5
May 5, 1960	EF4	96 km	62.4 mi	16
May 5, 1960	EF4	83 km	5.4 mi	5
Jan 22, 1957	EF4	72 km	0.1 mi	10
May 25, 2024	EF3	73 km	23.9 mi	2
May 25, 2024	EF3	91 km	7.9 mi	0
May 22, 2011	EF3	92 km	17.9 mi	0
Dec 31, 2010	EF3	77 km	21.1 mi	4
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	83 km	25.0 mi	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	46 km	29.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	38 km	4.5 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	27 km	2.0 mi	2
May 4, 1999	EF3	75 km	38.2 mi	0
May 26, 1997	EF3	80 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 21, 1996	EF3	91 km	10.1 mi	2
Apr 24, 1993	EF3	60 km	8.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1992	EF3	85 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	100 km
2004	UNNAMED	27,091	94 km
2011	HOG TRAP	22,895	100 km
2009	BURNT TRUST	22,578	84 km
2007	UNNAMED	18,089	20 km
1991	UNNAMED	16,700	92 km
2004	UNNAMED	14,138	64 km
2014	UNNAMED	14,119	99 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	71 km
2016	WEST CAVANAL FIRE	13,100	93 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,086	19 km
2011	UNNAMED	11,348	100 km
2023	ZINK	11,332	97 km
2011	UNNAMED	10,205	94 km
2016	MAKER	9,940	99 km
1996	UNNAMED	9,481	90 km
1996	UNNAMED	9,165	87 km
2005	PROCTOR	9,044	84 km
2005	DRIPPING SPRING	8,510	73 km
2017	MIDDLE RIDGE	8,501	69 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	1.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	42°F (6°C)	2.2 in
March	51°F (11°C)	3.7 in
April	61°F (16°C)	3.9 in
May	69°F (20°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.7 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.6 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.9 in
October	62°F (17°C)	4.2 in
November	50°F (10°C)	3.8 in
December	41°F (5°C)	2.8 in

Muskogee has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 38°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.9").

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