Weather & Climate in Skiatook, OK

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

Skiatook enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 83°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 41.0 inches. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 701 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	61.3°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	701 ft (214 m)
Area	13.2 sq mi (34.1 km²)
Population Density	623/sq mi
Coordinates	36.3465°N, 95.9454°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Tulsa County County
Nearest Airport	Tulsa International (TUL) 11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"

8% above US avg

Snowfall 8.7"

Wettest Month (May) 5.08"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	97.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	51.2 / 100
Community Resilience	43.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

3,225 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	89 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	117 km	3 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	141 km	6 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	147 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	126 km	6 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	142 km	6 km
Jul 17, 2016	5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	141 km	5 km
Apr 19, 2015	6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma	M4.2	132 km	3 km
Jul 14, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M4.2	86 km	7 km
Apr 7, 2014	6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma	M4.2	130 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2016	1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma	M4.2	134 km	6 km
Feb 5, 2021	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	141 km	7 km
Jan 27, 2015	3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	119 km	3 km
Jun 21, 2020	9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	127 km	8 km
Apr 16, 2013	3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma	M4.2	127 km	7 km
Feb 27, 2010	8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma	M4.1	114 km	5 km
Feb 9, 2014	6 km SSW of Langston, Oklahoma	M4.1	131 km	5 km
Apr 4, 2015	6 km SE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.1	148 km	5 km
Apr 27, 2015	7 km WSW of Langston, Oklahoma	M4.1	133 km	5 km
Sep 18, 2015	3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma	M4.1	86 km	0 km

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

Tornado History

816 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 59 fatalities, 1,268 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 6, 2024	EF4	37 km	40.8 mi	2
Apr 24, 1993	EF4	24 km	5.5 mi	7
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	55 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	23 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	67 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	66 km	22.0 mi	3
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	77 km	29.0 mi	14
Sep 27, 1959	EF4	84 km	20.4 mi	1
Apr 3, 1956	EF4	99 km	41.8 mi	0
May 25, 2024	EF3	17 km	23.9 mi	2
May 22, 2011	EF3	95 km	17.9 mi	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	81 km	29.0 mi	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	82 km	7.5 mi	0
May 8, 2003	EF3	74 km	45.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	75 km	2.0 mi	2
Apr 24, 1993	EF3	27 km	8.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1992	EF3	12 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1984	EF3	98 km	22.0 mi	8
Mar 15, 1982	EF3	88 km	30.0 mi	1
Mar 15, 1982	EF3	75 km	6.0 mi	1

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	53 km
2014	UNNAMED	51,112	56 km
2014	UNNAMED	36,112	35 km
2014	UNNAMED	32,901	58 km
2018	DRUMB	30,422	34 km
2021	CANDY CREEK	23,167	26 km
2015	UNNAMED	20,347	80 km
2004	UNNAMED	19,648	66 km
2014	RESERVE	19,016	55 km
2018	WEST 60	18,715	69 km
2015	WOLF CREEK	18,077	56 km
2014	UNNAMED	17,075	56 km
2023	HWY 123	14,980	36 km
2016	BAR-DEW LAKE	14,806	54 km
2014	SPIDER	14,587	52 km
2014	UNNAMED	14,119	16 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	91 km
2023	NORTH DRUM	11,618	33 km
2023	ZINK	11,332	20 km
2017	MILSAP	10,879	33 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	1.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	41°F (5°C)	2.0 in
March	50°F (10°C)	3.5 in
April	60°F (15°C)	3.8 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.1 in	Wettest
June	76°F (25°C)	4.5 in
July	83°F (29°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	3.0 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.8 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.5 in
November	48°F (9°C)	3.2 in
December	39°F (4°C)	2.2 in

Skiatook has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 39°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.5").

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