Weather & Climate in Slick, OK

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

Slick enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 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 42.1 inches. The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 725 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	59.5°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	725 ft (221 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density	20/sq mi
Coordinates	35.7788°N, 96.2648°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Creek County County
Nearest Airport	Okmulgee Regional/Paul And Betty Abbott Field (OKM) 21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"

11% above US avg

Snowfall 6.7"

Wettest Month (May) 5.55"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	83.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	55.6 / 100
Community Resilience	41.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

3,870 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	93 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	53 km	3 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	126 km	6 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	128 km	5 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	125 km	5 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	120 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	103 km	8 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	75 km	6 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	109 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	126 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	104 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	103 km	7 km
Jan 27, 2015	3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	105 km	3 km
Jan 1, 2016	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	104 km	6 km
Mar 30, 2014	2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.2	129 km	5 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	126 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma	M4.2	76 km	7 km
Aug 3, 2017	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	104 km	5 km
Feb 5, 2021	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	126 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

924 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 88 fatalities, 1,594 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1960	EF5	82 km	71.8 mi	5
May 6, 2024	EF4	62 km	40.8 mi	2
Apr 24, 1993	EF4	57 km	5.5 mi	7
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	89 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	49 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	29 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	45 km	22.0 mi	3
May 17, 1981	EF4	57 km	33.6 mi	0
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	40 km	29.0 mi	14
May 26, 1973	EF4	89 km	3.6 mi	5
Oct 5, 1970	EF4	78 km	25.0 mi	4
Apr 28, 1950	EF4	79 km	4.5 mi	5
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	98 km	25.1 mi	0
May 25, 2024	EF3	74 km	23.9 mi	2
Apr 27, 2024	EF3	88 km	27.9 mi	2
Apr 19, 2023	EF3	98 km	0.6 mi	0
May 19, 2013	EF3	88 km	20.8 mi	0
May 10, 2010	EF3	88 km	37.2 mi	0
May 10, 2010	EF3	91 km	6.5 mi	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	31 km	7.5 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	32 km
2014	UNNAMED	36,112	97 km
2018	DRUMB	30,422	77 km
2004	UNNAMED	27,091	75 km
2021	CANDY CREEK	23,167	89 km
2011	HOG TRAP	22,895	74 km
2009	BURNT TRUST	22,578	73 km
2014	RESERVE	19,016	84 km
1991	UNNAMED	16,700	78 km
2023	HWY 123	14,980	100 km
2005	CABINESS	14,646	88 km
2014	SPIDER	14,587	90 km
2004	UNNAMED	14,138	62 km
2014	UNNAMED	14,119	83 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	31 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,086	99 km
2023	NORTH DRUM	11,618	77 km
2011	UNNAMED	11,348	85 km
2023	ZINK	11,332	61 km
2017	MILSAP	10,879	62 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	1.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	42°F (6°C)	2.0 in
March	51°F (11°C)	3.1 in
April	60°F (16°C)	3.6 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.6 in	Wettest
June	76°F (25°C)	4.3 in
July	81°F (27°C)	2.8 in
August	81°F (27°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
September	73°F (23°C)	4.6 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.6 in
November	50°F (10°C)	3.2 in
December	40°F (5°C)	2.2 in

Slick has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.4").

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