Weather & Climate in Nescatunga, OK

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

Nescatunga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 317 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 33.5 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,145 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	59.2°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,145 ft (349 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	439/sq mi
Coordinates	36.7543°N, 98.1561°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Alfalfa County County
Nearest Airport	Enid Woodring Regional (WDG) 33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"

12% below US avg

Snowfall 10.2"

Wettest Month (May) 4.37"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	40.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	69.4 / 100
Community Resilience	45.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

6,331 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	116 km	6 km
Feb 13, 2016	18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M5.1	57 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	58 km	4 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	77 km	6 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	79 km	5 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	100 km	5 km
Jan 19, 2020	2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.5	142 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	145 km	8 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	34 km	8 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	63 km	7 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	13 km	4 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	125 km	5 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	60 km	7 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	41 km	5 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	8 km	10 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	60 km	7 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	10 km	5 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	146 km	5 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	43 km	6 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	77 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

724 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 130 fatalities, 1,065 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991	EF5	100 km	46.0 mi	17
May 25, 1955	EF5	78 km	28.4 mi	20
May 25, 1955	EF5	91 km	56.4 mi	80
May 12, 2004	EF4	57 km	1.2 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF4	94 km	15.0 mi	1
May 3, 1999	EF4	92 km	24.0 mi	6
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	96 km	25.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	65 km	66.0 mi	0
May 2, 1979	EF4	38 km	20.6 mi	1
Apr 17, 1976	EF4	48 km	19.5 mi	0
Mar 16, 1965	EF4	18 km	82.7 mi	0
May 19, 2012	EF3	67 km	9.7 mi	0
May 19, 2012	EF3	58 km	9.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	55 km	18.1 mi	0
May 24, 2011	EF3	89 km	13.2 mi	1
May 10, 2010	EF3	13 km	47.7 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	91 km	21.9 mi	2
May 23, 2008	EF3	89 km	11.0 mi	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	85 km	2.5 mi	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	83 km	2.5 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ANDERSON CREEK FIRE (374,523 acres, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2016	ANDERSON CREEK FIRE	374,523	72 km
1996	UNNAMED	88,943	76 km
2016	350 COMPLEX	58,055	100 km
2009	CHESTER	34,432	78 km
2015	BOILING SPRINGS FIRE	20,264	100 km
2022	217	18,293	87 km
2022	720 FIRE	8,761	85 km
2008	LARKIN	8,397	92 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,276	94 km
2020	EWB	5,706	72 km
2009	CLEO	5,063	52 km
2008	BYRON	5,033	14 km
2007	SALT FORK DELTA	4,784	8 km
2008	LAKE CITY	4,643	85 km
2007	AETNA FIRE	4,579	82 km
2008	UNNAMED	4,566	82 km
2018	OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS	4,432	7 km
2020	YOLO RANCH FIRE	4,173	51 km
2011	TURKEY SPRINGS FIRE	4,138	74 km
2005	SALT FORK DELTA	3,980	7 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	0.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	39°F (4°C)	1.2 in
March	48°F (9°C)	2.8 in
April	58°F (14°C)	2.9 in
May	68°F (20°C)	4.4 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	3.9 in
July	83°F (28°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	3.0 in
September	73°F (23°C)	3.2 in
October	61°F (16°C)	2.5 in
November	47°F (8°C)	2.0 in
December	37°F (3°C)	1.2 in

Nescatunga has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 35°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.9").

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