Weather & Climate in Rose, OK

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

Rose enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 305 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 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 969 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	59.8°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	969 ft (295 m)
Area	9.1 sq mi (23.4 km²)
Population Density	17/sq mi
Coordinates	36.2124°N, 95.0381°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Mayes County County
Nearest Airport	Grand Lake Regional (NRI) 27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"

23% above US avg

Snowfall 5.5"

Wettest Month (May) 5.00"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	77.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	83.2 / 100
Community Resilience	25.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

102 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.

Aug 24, 2021	1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	126 km	7 km
Aug 18, 2019	1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	124 km	6 km
Jun 12, 2015	6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma	M3.7	147 km	0 km
Aug 22, 2021	3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.4	125 km	7 km
Jun 12, 2015	6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma	M3.4	147 km	1 km
Jul 8, 2017	6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma	M3.4	149 km	7 km
Jul 22, 2021	2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.3	124 km	8 km
Feb 7, 2020	2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	127 km	6 km
Feb 7, 2020	3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	128 km	6 km
May 27, 2007	9 km SW of Hanna, Oklahoma	M3.2	146 km	5 km
Jun 16, 2015	6 km NNE of Maramec, Oklahoma	M3.2	146 km	5 km
Aug 12, 2019	1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	123 km	5 km
Jun 3, 2022	10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	128 km	13 km
Mar 14, 2022	12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma	M3.1	131 km	8 km
May 27, 2015	7 km NNE of Maramec, Oklahoma	M3.1	146 km	6 km
Feb 12, 2017	6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma	M3.1	148 km	4 km
May 20, 2017	6 km SW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M3.1	149 km	6 km
Jan 7, 2018	7 km SW of Indianola, Oklahoma	M3.1	142 km	5 km
Jun 13, 2015	6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma	M3.1	146 km	5 km
Apr 1, 2020	2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.1	122 km	9 km

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

Tornado History

827 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 74 fatalities, 1,366 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 10, 2008	EF4	88 km	75.5 mi	21
Apr 24, 1993	EF4	71 km	5.5 mi	7
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	67 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 24, 1975	EF4	80 km	11.9 mi	3
May 26, 1973	EF4	78 km	3.6 mi	5
Sep 27, 1959	EF4	73 km	20.4 mi	1
Jan 22, 1957	EF4	96 km	0.1 mi	10
Apr 3, 1956	EF4	62 km	41.8 mi	0
May 25, 2024	EF3	66 km	23.9 mi	2
May 25, 2024	EF3	39 km	7.9 mi	0
Mar 30, 2022	EF3	80 km	5.2 mi	0
May 22, 2011	EF3	33 km	17.9 mi	0
Dec 31, 2010	EF3	49 km	21.1 mi	4
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	14 km	29.0 mi	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	35 km	25.0 mi	0
May 4, 2003	EF3	97 km	25.0 mi	5
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	33 km	2.0 mi	2
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	97 km	4.5 mi	0
May 4, 1999	EF3	84 km	38.2 mi	0
Apr 24, 1993	EF3	71 km	8.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (51,112 acres, 2014).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2014	UNNAMED	51,112	97 km
2021	CANDY CREEK	23,167	99 km
2007	UNNAMED	18,089	57 km
2015	WOLF CREEK	18,077	95 km
2014	UNNAMED	14,119	89 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,086	62 km
2017	MIDDLE RIDGE	8,501	80 km
2007	UNNAMED	6,657	80 km
2017	HILLTOP	6,523	54 km
2005	TEXANNA ROAD	6,139	93 km
2009	TELAMAY HOLLOW	5,686	29 km
2017	PERSIMMON RIDGE	5,333	62 km
2009	SAWMILL HOLLOW	5,166	27 km
2011	GRUBER	4,831	55 km
1992	UNNAMED	4,546	30 km
2005	FLAT ROCK	4,472	26 km
2004	UNNAMED	4,424	91 km
2004	UNNAMED	4,359	99 km
1994	UNNAMED	4,292	91 km
1995	F128	4,210	29 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	1.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	41°F (5°C)	2.1 in
March	50°F (10°C)	3.7 in
April	59°F (15°C)	4.0 in
May	67°F (19°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
June	75°F (24°C)	4.9 in
July	81°F (27°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	3.4 in
September	72°F (22°C)	5.0 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.9 in
November	49°F (9°C)	3.9 in
December	39°F (4°C)	2.7 in

Rose has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 37°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.9").

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