Weather & Climate in Sparrowhawk, OK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sparrowhawk enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,025 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,025 ft (312 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9706°N, 94.8928°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cherokee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Muskogee-Davis Regional (MKO) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
73 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Aug 24, 2021 | 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma | M3.7 | 105 km | 7 km |
| Aug 18, 2019 | 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma | M3.7 | 103 km | 6 km |
| Aug 22, 2021 | 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 104 km | 7 km |
| Jul 22, 2021 | 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma | M3.3 | 103 km | 8 km |
| Feb 7, 2020 | 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 106 km | 6 km |
| Feb 7, 2020 | 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 107 km | 6 km |
| May 27, 2007 | 9 km SW of Hanna, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Aug 12, 2019 | 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Jun 3, 2022 | 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 108 km | 13 km |
| Mar 14, 2022 | 12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 112 km | 8 km |
| Jan 7, 2018 | 7 km SW of Indianola, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Apr 1, 2020 | 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 101 km | 9 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 2 km NNE of Quinton, Oklahoma | M2.9 | 101 km | 7 km |
| Feb 3, 2021 | 1 km SW of Quinton, Oklahoma | M2.9 | 105 km | 7 km |
| May 8, 2022 | 13 km WSW of Quinton, Oklahoma | M2.9 | 113 km | 7 km |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 13 km WSW of Quinton, Oklahoma | M2.9 | 113 km | 8 km |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma | M2.8 | 103 km | 7 km |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 7 km NW of Wetumka, Oklahoma | M2.8 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jul 8, 2019 | 3 km ENE of Quinton, OK | M2.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2024 | 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma | M2.8 | 67 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
801 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 59 fatalities, 1,102 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 26, 1976 | EF5 | 87 km | 11.9 mi | 2 |
| Apr 24, 1993 | EF4 | 87 km | 5.5 mi | 7 |
| Apr 26, 1991 | EF4 | 91 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 1975 | EF4 | 100 km | 11.9 mi | 3 |
| May 26, 1973 | EF4 | 61 km | 3.6 mi | 5 |
| May 5, 1960 | EF4 | 73 km | 5.4 mi | 5 |
| Jan 22, 1957 | EF4 | 66 km | 0.1 mi | 10 |
| Apr 3, 1956 | EF4 | 89 km | 41.8 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 2024 | EF3 | 87 km | 23.9 mi | 2 |
| May 25, 2024 | EF3 | 44 km | 7.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 30, 2022 | EF3 | 68 km | 5.2 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2011 | EF3 | 57 km | 17.9 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 30 km | 21.1 mi | 4 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 36 km | 25.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 24 km | 29.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 1999 | EF3 | 83 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 1999 | EF3 | 32 km | 2.0 mi | 2 |
| May 4, 1999 | EF3 | 54 km | 38.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1996 | EF3 | 77 km | 10.1 mi | 2 |
| Apr 24, 1993 | EF3 | 85 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (18,089 acres, 2007).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 18,089 | 37 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 14,774 | 97 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 12,086 | 42 km |
| 2017 | MIDDLE RIDGE | 8,501 | 50 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 7,415 | 87 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 6,657 | 51 km |
| 2017 | HILLTOP | 6,523 | 36 km |
| 2005 | TEXANNA ROAD | 6,139 | 76 km |
| 2010 | SPUD ROCK CENTRAL | 6,117 | 89 km |
| 2009 | TELAMAY HOLLOW | 5,686 | 9 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 5,537 | 92 km |
| 2017 | PERSIMMON RIDGE | 5,333 | 40 km |
| 2009 | SAWMILL HOLLOW | 5,166 | 11 km |
| 2011 | GRUBER | 4,831 | 37 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 4,818 | 95 km |
| 2017 | BEAVER MOUNTAIN | 4,754 | 98 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 4,546 | 20 km |
| 2005 | FLAT ROCK | 4,472 | 39 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 4,292 | 66 km |
| 2021 | ALEXANDER MOUNTAIN BLOCKS 1 2 5 | 4,214 | 88 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in |
Sparrowhawk has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (2.5").