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Weather & Climate in Tamaha, OK

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

Tamaha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°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 47.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 516 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation516 ft (157 m)
Area6.4 sq mi (16.7 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates35.3982°N, 95.0142°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHaskell County County
Nearest AirportMuskogee-Davis Regional (MKO)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 4.6"
Wettest Month (May) 5.67"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.13"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score30.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.7 / 100
Community Resilience9.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

164 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.

Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 116 km 5 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 46 km 7 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 43 km 6 km
Apr 7, 2021 7 km WSW of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.6 124 km 29 km
Aug 18, 2014 4 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 134 km 5 km
Jul 24, 2013 4 km NNW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 133 km 9 km
Jan 4, 2013 6 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 136 km 5 km
Dec 17, 2013 10 km SSE of Prague, Oklahoma M3.4 148 km 3 km
Sep 9, 2012 8 km WNW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.4 138 km 3 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 43 km 7 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 43 km 8 km
May 16, 2019 3 km W of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.3 121 km 5 km
Aug 8, 2013 10 km W of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.3 141 km 4 km
Feb 7, 2012 8 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.3 137 km 5 km
Mar 31, 2012 7 km S of Paden, Oklahoma M3.3 141 km 5 km
Feb 25, 2009 4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma M3.3 119 km 5 km
Oct 28, 2012 9 km SSW of Boley, Oklahoma M3.3 138 km 3 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 47 km 6 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 48 km 6 km
Mar 31, 2011 7 km SW of Boley, Oklahoma M3.2 137 km 1 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

691 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 100 fatalities, 1,110 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 36 km 11.9 mi 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 97 km 45.7 mi 4
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 70 km 10.7 mi 1
May 26, 1973 EF4 32 km 3.6 mi 5
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 71 km 2.0 mi 14
May 5, 1961 EF4 74 km 26.4 mi 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 42 km 5.4 mi 5
May 5, 1960 EF4 63 km 62.4 mi 16
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 30 km 0.1 mi 10
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 78 km 21.1 mi 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 98 km 25.0 mi 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 78 km 29.0 mi 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 67 km 2.0 mi 2
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 46 km 4.5 mi 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 46 km 38.2 mi 0
May 26, 1997 EF3 83 km 5.0 mi 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 51 km 10.1 mi 2
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 94 km 22.0 mi 8
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 56 km 19.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 84 km 3.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (27,091 acres, 2004).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 100 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 90 km
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 36 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 96 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 87 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 76 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 84 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 85 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 99 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 43 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 33 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 85 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 89 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 94 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 84 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 87 km
2005 PROCTOR 9,044 92 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 40 km
2018 SIX THOUSAND 8,455 88 km
2016 DOG HOUSE FIRE 8,304 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in
November 51°F (10°C) 4.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in

Tamaha has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (2.1").

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