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Weather & Climate in Olustee, OK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Olustee enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 326 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 28.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,333 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,333 ft (406 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 764/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5478°N, 99.4241°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional (AXS) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very 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
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Apr 28, 1998 | 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2002 | 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma | M3.8 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2021 | 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas | M3.5 | 130 km | 7 km |
| Feb 15, 1997 | 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas | M3.2 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Nov 23, 1996 | 17 km NNW of Quail, Texas | M3.0 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Apr 5, 1995 | 5 km NNE of Rocky, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Feb 12, 1997 | 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas | M3.0 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Dec 1, 1995 | 11 km NW of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma | M2.9 | 58 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 2016 | 7 km NE of Ninnekah, Oklahoma | M2.9 | 150 km | 5 km |
| May 7, 2023 | 10 km NW of Pocasset, Oklahoma | M2.8 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Apr 26, 2013 | 3 km SE of Wheeler, Texas | M2.8 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 4 km SSW of Thomas, Oklahoma | M2.8 | 142 km | 3 km |
| Aug 8, 2021 | 3 km N of Wheeler, Texas | M2.8 | 129 km | 8 km |
| May 4, 2023 | 10 km NW of Pocasset, Oklahoma | M2.7 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Feb 19, 2011 | 10 km NW of Strong City, Oklahoma | M2.7 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Dec 15, 2012 | 11 km NW of Texola, Oklahoma | M2.7 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Apr 2, 2020 | 7 km NNE of Geronimo, Oklahoma | M2.6 | 99 km | 34 km |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 3 km SSW of Chickasha, Oklahoma | M2.6 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Feb 7, 1990 | 6 km SE of Custer City, Oklahoma | M2.5 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jan 13, 2019 | 3 km NE of Wheeler, Texas | M2.5 | 126 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
710 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 33 fatalities, 439 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Nov 7, 2011 | EF4 | 31 km | 17.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 10, 1979 | EF4 | 46 km | 39.7 mi | 11 |
| Apr 17, 1976 | EF4 | 91 km | 32.9 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1962 | EF4 | 100 km | 10.1 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1962 | EF4 | 83 km | 7.2 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1957 | EF4 | 90 km | 21.6 mi | 4 |
| May 25, 1955 | EF4 | 88 km | 45.1 mi | 2 |
| May 1, 1954 | EF4 | 69 km | 68.6 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2022 | EF3 | 70 km | 23.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2021 | EF3 | 100 km | 8.4 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 2015 | EF3 | 20 km | 40.4 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2001 | EF3 | 98 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2001 | EF3 | 90 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2001 | EF3 | 77 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1991 | EF3 | 95 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1982 | EF3 | 69 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1982 | EF3 | 50 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1982 | EF3 | 22 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
| May 11, 1982 | EF3 | 13 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 10, 1979 | EF3 | 92 km | 4.5 mi | 3 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FERGUSON (41,429 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | FERGUSON | 41,429 | 71 km |
| 2022 | COCONUT | 27,963 | 75 km |
| 1996 | TRIANGLE FIRE | 25,553 | 72 km |
| 2006 | BUCKLE L 2 | 25,179 | 73 km |
| 2012 | TOWNLEY ROAD | 24,139 | 62 km |
| 2018 | MILLIRON | 20,437 | 67 km |
| 1996 | BUCKLE L FIRE | 20,089 | 69 km |
| 1996 | WESTSIDE | 16,723 | 64 km |
| 2001 | OREAR COMPLEX FIRE | 14,749 | 94 km |
| 2024 | RUSH | 12,239 | 76 km |
| 2018 | CARBON | 12,143 | 95 km |
| 2011 | WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX | 12,118 | 91 km |
| 2019 | VIVIAN | 11,825 | 67 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 10,392 | 86 km |
| 2022 | 62 FIRE | 9,804 | 53 km |
| 1995 | CR 359 FIRE | 9,324 | 79 km |
| 1993 | CRATER CREEK | 8,963 | 80 km |
| 2000 | CRATERLK-L | 8,876 | 78 km |
| 1994 | MT SCOTT | 8,005 | 82 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 7,962 | 88 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in |
Olustee has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 40°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.9").