Weather & Climate in Sequoyah, OK

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

Sequoyah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°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 45.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. 69% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 749 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	59.0°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	749 ft (228 m)
Area	7.9 sq mi (20.6 km²)
Population Density	91/sq mi
Coordinates	36.3797°N, 95.5968°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Rogers County County
Nearest Airport	Tulsa International (TUL) 20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"

21% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 5.00"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median	44.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	68.9%
Unhealthy Days	0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	80.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	36.4 / 100
Community Resilience	55.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

1,235 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	119 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	141 km	3 km
Jul 14, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M4.2	114 km	7 km
Jan 27, 2015	3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	150 km	3 km
Sep 18, 2015	3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma	M4.1	116 km	0 km
Feb 27, 2010	8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma	M4.1	139 km	5 km
Sep 25, 2015	1 km W of Cushing, Oklahoma	M4.0	115 km	3 km
Apr 6, 2023	4 km ESE of Carney, Oklahoma	M4.0	140 km	7 km
Jun 8, 2016	13 km NNW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.9	116 km	7 km
May 10, 2012	9 km WNW of Prague, Oklahoma	M3.8	144 km	5 km
Sep 24, 2017	10 km SSE of Red Rock, Oklahoma	M3.8	137 km	7 km
Apr 16, 2012	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M3.8	141 km	4 km
Apr 19, 2014	3 km ESE of Perry, Oklahoma	M3.8	149 km	4 km
Sep 16, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M3.8	114 km	7 km
Jan 9, 2014	8 km SSE of Sparks, Oklahoma	M3.8	141 km	3 km
Jun 16, 2021	3 km SE of Carney, Oklahoma	M3.7	141 km	7 km
Aug 24, 2021	1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	143 km	7 km
Aug 18, 2019	1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	141 km	6 km
Apr 10, 2014	5 km E of Morrison, Oklahoma	M3.7	122 km	8 km
Sep 16, 2015	2 km WSW of Cushing, Oklahoma	M3.7	116 km	4 km

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

Tornado History

837 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 67 fatalities, 1,483 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 6, 2024	EF4	68 km	40.8 mi	2
May 10, 2008	EF4	80 km	75.5 mi	21
Apr 24, 1993	EF4	33 km	5.5 mi	7
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	86 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	14 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	94 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	96 km	22.0 mi	3
May 26, 1973	EF4	96 km	3.6 mi	5
Sep 27, 1959	EF4	61 km	20.4 mi	1
Apr 3, 1956	EF4	71 km	41.8 mi	0
May 25, 2024	EF3	17 km	23.9 mi	2
May 25, 2024	EF3	88 km	7.9 mi	0
May 22, 2011	EF3	64 km	17.9 mi	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	87 km	25.0 mi	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	54 km	29.0 mi	0
May 4, 2003	EF3	97 km	25.0 mi	5
Apr 19, 2000	EF3	94 km	34.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	55 km	2.0 mi	2
Apr 24, 1993	EF3	34 km	8.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1992	EF3	21 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	81 km
2014	UNNAMED	51,112	54 km
2014	UNNAMED	36,112	53 km
2014	UNNAMED	32,901	73 km
2018	DRUMB	30,422	64 km
2021	CANDY CREEK	23,167	46 km
2015	UNNAMED	20,347	97 km
2004	UNNAMED	19,648	75 km
2014	RESERVE	19,016	84 km
2018	WEST 60	18,715	92 km
2007	UNNAMED	18,089	86 km
2015	WOLF CREEK	18,077	53 km
2014	UNNAMED	17,075	66 km
2023	HWY 123	14,980	52 km
2016	BAR-DEW LAKE	14,806	64 km
2014	SPIDER	14,587	79 km
2014	UNNAMED	14,119	36 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,086	88 km
2023	NORTH DRUM	11,618	61 km
2023	ZINK	11,332	52 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	1.7 in	Coldest, Driest
February	40°F (5°C)	2.1 in
March	50°F (10°C)	3.6 in
April	59°F (15°C)	4.0 in
May	67°F (20°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
June	76°F (24°C)	4.7 in
July	81°F (27°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	3.1 in
September	72°F (22°C)	5.0 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.7 in
November	49°F (9°C)	3.7 in
December	39°F (4°C)	2.4 in

Sequoyah has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 36°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.7").

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