Weather & Climate in Putnam, OK

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

Putnam enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°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 29.4 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 1,966 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	59.5°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,966 ft (599 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density	544/sq mi
Coordinates	35.8559°N, 98.9682°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Custer County County
Nearest Airport	Clinton Regional (CLK) 22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.4"

23% below US avg

Wettest Month (May) 4.65"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	62.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	62.3 / 100
Community Resilience	42.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Very Low
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

4,082 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Feb 13, 2016	18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M5.1	74 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	74 km	4 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	139 km	6 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	132 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	145 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	127 km	5 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	127 km	4 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	145 km	5 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	72 km	7 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	136 km	5 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	130 km	10 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	73 km	7 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	70 km	7 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	149 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	145 km	5 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	130 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	138 km	6 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	143 km	7 km
Feb 19, 2021	6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma	M4.2	146 km	7 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	72 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

677 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 36 fatalities, 427 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 24, 2011	EF5	77 km	63.1 mi	9
May 3, 1999	EF4	92 km	15.0 mi	1
May 22, 1981	EF4	81 km	16.7 mi	0
May 2, 1979	EF4	86 km	20.6 mi	1
Jun 10, 1967	EF4	60 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 10, 1967	EF4	47 km	8.7 mi	4
May 25, 1962	EF4	68 km	7.2 mi	0
May 25, 2019	EF3	100 km	2.2 mi	2
May 31, 2013	EF3	89 km	16.2 mi	8
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	79 km	34.0 mi	6
May 24, 2011	EF3	74 km	8.6 mi	0
May 24, 2011	EF3	37 km	13.2 mi	1
May 5, 2007	EF3	97 km	7.7 mi	0
Apr 17, 2002	EF3	29 km	8.0 mi	0
Oct 9, 2001	EF3	87 km	13.0 mi	0
Oct 9, 2001	EF3	60 km	11.5 mi	0
Oct 9, 2001	EF3	64 km	6.0 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF3	96 km	22.0 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF3	66 km	21.0 mi	0
May 26, 1991	EF3	72 km	12.5 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RHEA (277,949 acres, 2018).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2018	RHEA	277,949	17 km
2024	CATESBY FIRE	83,975	97 km
2016	350 COMPLEX	58,055	92 km
2018	34 COMPLEX	57,533	88 km
2017	OKS - SELMAN	44,767	88 km
2009	PUTNAM	42,995	12 km
2022	WASHITA RIVER FIRE	35,421	88 km
2009	CHESTER	34,432	53 km
2014	HIGGINS	28,466	96 km
2006	SWEETWATER DOBSON	23,045	90 km
2015	BOILING SPRINGS FIRE	20,264	82 km
2022	217	18,293	80 km
2008	UNNAMED	16,290	64 km
2022	720 FIRE	8,761	51 km
2018	SHAW	8,581	84 km
2019	GAGE FIRE	7,883	92 km
2014	CAMARGO	7,494	24 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,464	47 km
2009	CLEO	5,063	73 km
2024	57	4,727	58 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	0.7 in	Coldest, Driest
February	40°F (4°C)	1.1 in
March	49°F (9°C)	1.9 in
April	58°F (14°C)	2.4 in
May	67°F (19°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
June	76°F (25°C)	3.7 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	2.6 in
September	72°F (22°C)	3.0 in
October	60°F (16°C)	2.1 in
November	47°F (8°C)	1.7 in
December	37°F (3°C)	0.8 in

Putnam has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 37°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.7").

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