Weather & Climate in Spaulding, OK

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

Spaulding 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 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 41.3 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 805 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	61.1°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	805 ft (245 m)
Area	3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Population Density	32/sq mi
Coordinates	35.0131°N, 96.4404°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Hughes County County
Nearest Airport	Ada Regional (ADT) 19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"

9% above US avg

Snowfall 2.1"

Wettest Month (May) 5.39"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	34.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	52.7 / 100
Community Resilience	12.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

2,774 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	65 km	3 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	149 km	5 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	39 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	108 km	8 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	95 km	6 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	126 km	5 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	108 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	113 km	7 km
Jan 1, 2016	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	114 km	6 km
Apr 16, 2013	3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma	M4.2	95 km	7 km
Jul 14, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M4.2	97 km	7 km
Apr 7, 2016	1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma	M4.2	98 km	6 km
Aug 3, 2017	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	114 km	5 km
Apr 19, 2015	6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma	M4.2	132 km	3 km
Mar 29, 2016	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.2	150 km	5 km
Jan 18, 1995	4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M4.2	109 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2014	6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma	M4.2	124 km	5 km
Jul 28, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.1	150 km	5 km
Sep 18, 2015	3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma	M4.1	114 km	0 km
Jun 18, 2014	7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.1	108 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

844 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 62 fatalities, 959 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1960	EF5	54 km	71.8 mi	5
May 9, 2016	EF4	98 km	8.9 mi	1
May 19, 2013	EF4	83 km	23.0 mi	2
May 10, 2010	EF4	92 km	22.3 mi	1
May 11, 1992	EF4	54 km	10.0 mi	0
May 17, 1981	EF4	40 km	33.6 mi	0
Oct 5, 1970	EF4	57 km	25.0 mi	4
Apr 27, 1966	EF4	78 km	10.2 mi	0
May 4, 1960	EF4	34 km	8.0 mi	0
May 9, 1959	EF4	46 km	6.2 mi	7
Sep 14, 1957	EF4	74 km	67.5 mi	2
May 1, 1954	EF4	95 km	59.2 mi	0
Apr 28, 1950	EF4	8 km	4.5 mi	5
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	99 km	2.4 mi	0
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	85 km	25.1 mi	0
Apr 27, 2024	EF3	78 km	9.9 mi	1
Apr 27, 2024	EF3	1 km	27.9 mi	2
Apr 19, 2023	EF3	66 km	0.6 mi	0
May 9, 2016	EF3	72 km	9.1 mi	1
May 9, 2016	EF3	81 km	16.6 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ARBUCKLE (29,823 acres, 1991).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1991	ARBUCKLE	29,823	95 km
2004	UNNAMED	27,091	37 km
2011	HOG TRAP	22,895	29 km
2009	BURNT TRUST	22,578	47 km
2011	UNNAMED	17,973	74 km
1991	UNNAMED	16,700	41 km
2005	CABINESS	14,646	36 km
2004	UNNAMED	14,138	65 km
2009	40 ACRE TURNAROUND	13,985	89 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	66 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,163	73 km
2011	UNNAMED	11,348	36 km
2005	UNNAMED	10,935	81 km
2000	UNNAMED	9,943	95 km
2005	WEWOKA CREEK	9,921	15 km
1996	UNNAMED	9,481	43 km
2011	TI VALLEY	9,205	88 km
1996	UNNAMED	9,165	41 km
2007	EASY TO HANDLE	9,120	79 km
2005	PROCTOR	9,044	45 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	1.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	43°F (6°C)	2.0 in
March	52°F (11°C)	3.5 in
April	61°F (16°C)	4.1 in
May	69°F (20°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.3 in
July	83°F (28°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.7 in
September	74°F (23°C)	4.6 in
October	63°F (17°C)	4.2 in
November	50°F (10°C)	3.2 in
December	42°F (5°C)	2.3 in

Spaulding has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 39°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.6").

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