Weather & Climate in Slaughterville, OK

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

Slaughterville 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 320 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 37.7 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,191 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	60.7°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,191 ft (363 m)
Area	38.5 sq mi (99.6 km²)
Population Density	109/sq mi
Coordinates	35.0946°N, 97.2828°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Cleveland County County
Nearest Airport	Shawnee Regional (SNL) 26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"

1% below US avg

Snowfall 4.1"

Wettest Month (May) 5.47"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	91.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	26.6 / 100
Community Resilience	55.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

3,890 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	68 km	3 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	128 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	135 km	6 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	58 km	8 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	91 km	5 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	103 km	5 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	77 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	68 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	56 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	134 km	6 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	64 km	7 km
Jan 1, 2016	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	65 km	6 km
Jan 18, 1995	4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M4.2	46 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2016	1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma	M4.2	64 km	6 km
Aug 3, 2017	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	65 km	5 km
Apr 19, 2015	6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma	M4.2	96 km	3 km
Jan 27, 2015	3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	130 km	3 km
Jul 17, 2016	5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	134 km	5 km
Feb 5, 2021	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	135 km	7 km
Mar 29, 2016	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.2	103 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

1,061 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 148 fatalities, 2,452 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 20, 2013	EF5	38 km	13.9 mi	24
May 24, 2011	EF5	99 km	63.1 mi	9
May 3, 1999	EF5	52 km	37.0 mi	36
May 5, 1960	EF5	38 km	71.8 mi	5
May 9, 2016	EF4	60 km	8.9 mi	1
May 19, 2013	EF4	18 km	23.0 mi	2
May 24, 2011	EF4	63 km	33.3 mi	1
May 24, 2011	EF4	47 km	23.1 mi	0
May 10, 2010	EF4	16 km	22.3 mi	1
May 10, 2010	EF4	30 km	24.0 mi	2
May 8, 2003	EF4	35 km	17.3 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF4	94 km	35.0 mi	2
May 17, 1981	EF4	68 km	33.6 mi	0
Apr 30, 1978	EF4	69 km	9.3 mi	0
May 24, 1973	EF4	71 km	13.3 mi	2
Apr 19, 1972	EF4	83 km	28.2 mi	5
Oct 5, 1970	EF4	41 km	25.0 mi	4
May 4, 1960	EF4	47 km	8.0 mi	0
May 9, 1959	EF4	83 km	6.2 mi	7
Sep 14, 1957	EF4	16 km	67.5 mi	2

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LOCO-HEALDTON (56,584 acres, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2009	LOCO-HEALDTON	56,584	88 km
1991	ARBUCKLE	29,823	80 km
2021	WINDMILL	28,410	77 km
2009	RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS	23,099	69 km
2005	UNNAMED	15,416	73 km
2006	RATLIFF CITY	12,435	77 km
2000	UNNAMED	9,943	77 km
2005	WEWOKA CREEK	9,921	82 km
2005	BEAR DEN	9,004	87 km
2006	BIA EMPIRE	7,544	96 km
2005	SHERWOOD	7,473	68 km
1988	UNNAMED	7,228	81 km
2012	NOBLE	7,037	9 km
2006	BIALOCO	6,843	94 km
2005	MISSION	6,735	57 km
2006	PRAGUE	6,431	81 km
2006	VELMA	6,364	74 km
2009	LINDSAY	6,195	37 km
1996	TURNPIKE MVD	5,912	73 km
2005	ANTIOCH	5,513	46 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	43°F (6°C)	1.9 in
March	52°F (11°C)	3.2 in
April	61°F (16°C)	3.5 in
May	69°F (20°C)	5.5 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.3 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.5 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.3 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.9 in
November	50°F (10°C)	2.7 in
December	41°F (5°C)	1.9 in

Slaughterville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.4").

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