Weather & Climate in Pickett, OK

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

Pickett enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°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 41.5 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 996 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	61.6°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	996 ft (304 m)
Area	3.2 sq mi (8.4 km²)
Population Density	306/sq mi
Coordinates	34.7795°N, 96.7755°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Pontotoc County County
Nearest Airport	Ada Regional (ADT) 6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.5"

9% above US avg

Snowfall 4.1"

Wettest Month (May) 5.59"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	62.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	50.1 / 100
Community Resilience	63.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

2,434 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	84 km	3 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	108 km	8 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	34 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	105 km	6 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	127 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	114 km	7 km
Apr 7, 2014	6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma	M4.2	132 km	5 km
Apr 19, 2015	6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma	M4.2	140 km	3 km
Jan 18, 1995	4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M4.2	75 km	5 km
Jul 14, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M4.2	120 km	7 km
Apr 7, 2016	1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma	M4.2	105 km	6 km
Aug 3, 2017	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	115 km	5 km
Jan 1, 2016	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	114 km	6 km
Apr 16, 2013	3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma	M4.2	104 km	7 km
Feb 9, 2014	6 km SSW of Langston, Oklahoma	M4.1	132 km	5 km
Sep 18, 2015	3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma	M4.1	135 km	0 km
Apr 27, 2015	7 km WSW of Langston, Oklahoma	M4.1	136 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.1	115 km	7 km
Jun 18, 2014	7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.1	107 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

883 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 96 fatalities, 1,466 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 20, 2013	EF5	96 km	13.9 mi	24
May 5, 1960	EF5	57 km	71.8 mi	5
May 9, 2016	EF4	59 km	8.9 mi	1
May 19, 2013	EF4	71 km	23.0 mi	2
May 24, 2011	EF4	88 km	23.1 mi	0
May 10, 2010	EF4	87 km	24.0 mi	2
May 10, 2010	EF4	74 km	22.3 mi	1
May 8, 2003	EF4	92 km	17.3 mi	0
May 11, 1992	EF4	76 km	10.0 mi	0
May 17, 1981	EF4	65 km	33.6 mi	0
Apr 19, 1972	EF4	84 km	28.2 mi	5
Oct 5, 1970	EF4	63 km	25.0 mi	4
Apr 27, 1966	EF4	56 km	10.2 mi	0
May 4, 1960	EF4	19 km	8.0 mi	0
May 9, 1959	EF4	25 km	6.2 mi	7
Sep 14, 1957	EF4	47 km	67.5 mi	2
Apr 2, 1957	EF4	87 km	5.2 mi	2
Apr 2, 1957	EF4	100 km	7.9 mi	3
May 1, 1954	EF4	88 km	59.2 mi	0
Apr 28, 1950	EF4	48 km	4.5 mi	5

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LOCO-HEALDTON (56,584 acres, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2009	LOCO-HEALDTON	56,584	80 km
1991	ARBUCKLE	29,823	56 km
2021	WINDMILL	28,410	61 km
2004	UNNAMED	27,091	76 km
2009	RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS	23,099	71 km
2011	HOG TRAP	22,895	69 km
2009	BURNT TRUST	22,578	86 km
2009	BRUSHY MOUNTAIN	18,412	95 km
2011	UNNAMED	17,973	91 km
1991	UNNAMED	16,700	79 km
2005	UNNAMED	15,416	62 km
2005	CABINESS	14,646	72 km
2006	RATLIFF CITY	12,435	75 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,163	86 km
2011	UNNAMED	11,348	73 km
2005	UNNAMED	10,935	85 km
2000	UNNAMED	9,943	56 km
2005	WEWOKA CREEK	9,921	53 km
1996	UNNAMED	9,481	81 km
1996	UNNAMED	9,165	81 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	1.7 in	Coldest, Driest
February	44°F (6°C)	2.2 in
March	52°F (11°C)	3.6 in
April	61°F (16°C)	3.8 in
May	69°F (20°C)	5.6 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	51°F (10°C)	3.0 in
December	42°F (6°C)	2.2 in

Pickett has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.7").

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