Weather & Climate in Sperry, OK

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

Sperry 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 624 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	624 ft (190 m)
Area	1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density	483/sq mi
Coordinates	36.2977°N, 95.9957°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Tulsa County County
Nearest Airport	Tulsa International (TUL) 9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"

8% above US avg

Snowfall 8.7"

Wettest Month (May) 5.35"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.54"

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

3,800 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	85 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	110 km	3 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	142 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	136 km	6 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	146 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	147 km	8 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	145 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	120 km	6 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	137 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	149 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	144 km	7 km
Aug 3, 2017	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	145 km	5 km
Mar 29, 2016	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.2	146 km	5 km
Jan 27, 2015	3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	114 km	3 km
Feb 5, 2021	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	136 km	7 km
Apr 7, 2014	6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma	M4.2	124 km	5 km
Jan 1, 2016	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	145 km	6 km
Mar 30, 2014	2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.2	148 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma	M4.2	121 km	7 km
Jun 21, 2020	9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	122 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

837 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 59 fatalities, 1,205 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 6, 2024	EF4	33 km	40.8 mi	2
Apr 24, 1993	EF4	22 km	5.5 mi	7
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	49 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	30 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	60 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	59 km	22.0 mi	3
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	70 km	29.0 mi	14
Sep 27, 1959	EF4	91 km	20.4 mi	1
May 25, 2024	EF3	21 km	23.9 mi	2
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	83 km	29.0 mi	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	75 km	7.5 mi	0
May 8, 2003	EF3	72 km	45.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	76 km	2.0 mi	2
Apr 24, 1993	EF3	24 km	8.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1992	EF3	19 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1984	EF3	92 km	22.0 mi	8
Mar 15, 1982	EF3	81 km	6.0 mi	1
Mar 15, 1982	EF3	95 km	30.0 mi	1
Apr 19, 1981	EF3	26 km	4.9 mi	0
Apr 19, 1981	EF3	39 km	9.9 mi	5

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	46 km
2014	UNNAMED	51,112	63 km
2014	UNNAMED	36,112	39 km
2014	UNNAMED	32,901	62 km
2018	DRUMB	30,422	33 km
2021	CANDY CREEK	23,167	29 km
2015	UNNAMED	20,347	83 km
2004	UNNAMED	19,648	70 km
2014	RESERVE	19,016	53 km
2018	WEST 60	18,715	70 km
2015	WOLF CREEK	18,077	63 km
2014	UNNAMED	17,075	60 km
2023	HWY 123	14,980	41 km
2016	BAR-DEW LAKE	14,806	59 km
2014	SPIDER	14,587	51 km
2014	UNNAMED	14,119	21 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	85 km
2023	NORTH DRUM	11,618	32 km
2023	ZINK	11,332	16 km
2017	MILSAP	10,879	28 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)	3.3 in
April	60°F (16°C)	3.7 in
May	69°F (20°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
June	77°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	62°F (17°C)	3.6 in
November	49°F (10°C)	3.2 in
December	39°F (4°C)	2.2 in

Sperry has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 39°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.5").

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