Weather & Climate in Sapulpa, OK

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

Sapulpa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°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 41.8 inches. The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 778 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	60.8°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	778 ft (237 m)
Area	23.3 sq mi (60.3 km²)
Population Density	946/sq mi
Coordinates	36.0042°N, 96.1233°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Pawnee County County
Nearest Airport	Tulsa International (TUL) 19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.8"

10% above US avg

Snowfall 8.4"

Wettest Month (May) 5.31"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	48.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	77.4 / 100
Community Resilience	27.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

3,825 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	86 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	78 km	3 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	132 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	129 km	6 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	130 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	122 km	8 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	124 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	94 km	6 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	130 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	124 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	121 km	7 km
Jun 21, 2020	9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	118 km	8 km
Jul 17, 2016	5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	129 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2016	1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma	M4.2	102 km	6 km
Feb 5, 2021	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	129 km	7 km
Jan 27, 2015	3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	106 km	3 km
Mar 30, 2014	2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.2	136 km	5 km
Jan 1, 2016	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	122 km	6 km
Mar 29, 2016	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.2	131 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma	M4.2	95 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

889 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 72 fatalities, 1,331 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 6, 2024	EF4	42 km	40.8 mi	2
Apr 24, 1993	EF4	31 km	5.5 mi	7
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	61 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	40 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	34 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	44 km	22.0 mi	3
May 17, 1981	EF4	85 km	33.6 mi	0
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	48 km	29.0 mi	14
May 26, 1973	EF4	88 km	3.6 mi	5
May 25, 2024	EF3	47 km	23.9 mi	2
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	93 km	29.0 mi	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	47 km	7.5 mi	0
May 8, 2003	EF3	83 km	45.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	84 km	4.5 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	79 km	2.0 mi	2
May 3, 1999	EF3	73 km	16.0 mi	0
Oct 4, 1998	EF3	91 km	10.0 mi	0
May 26, 1997	EF3	95 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 24, 1993	EF3	31 km	8.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1992	EF3	51 km	4.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FREEDOM HILL (57,116 acres, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	FREEDOM HILL	57,116	25 km
2014	UNNAMED	51,112	97 km
2014	UNNAMED	36,112	71 km
2014	UNNAMED	32,901	92 km
2018	DRUMB	30,422	54 km
2004	UNNAMED	27,091	98 km
2021	CANDY CREEK	23,167	62 km
2011	HOG TRAP	22,895	99 km
2009	BURNT TRUST	22,578	94 km
2014	RESERVE	19,016	67 km
2018	WEST 60	18,715	93 km
2007	UNNAMED	18,089	95 km
2015	WOLF CREEK	18,077	98 km
2014	UNNAMED	17,075	93 km
2023	HWY 123	14,980	73 km
2016	BAR-DEW LAKE	14,806	92 km
2014	SPIDER	14,587	70 km
2004	UNNAMED	14,138	79 km
2014	UNNAMED	14,119	55 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	52 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	1.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	42°F (5°C)	2.0 in
March	51°F (10°C)	3.3 in
April	60°F (16°C)	3.6 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.3 in	Wettest
June	76°F (25°C)	4.3 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.9 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.9 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.7 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.5 in
November	49°F (10°C)	3.0 in
December	40°F (4°C)	2.1 in

Sapulpa has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.4").

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