Weather & Climate in Tatums, OK

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

Tatums enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 320 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 37.0 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 967 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	61.2°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	967 ft (295 m)
Area	2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density	78/sq mi
Coordinates	34.4776°N, 97.4646°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Garvin County County
Nearest Airport	Ada Regional (ADT) 50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"

3% below US avg

Snowfall 2.2"

Wettest Month (May) 5.35"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	61.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	53.2 / 100
Community Resilience	30.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

1,619 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	134 km	3 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	126 km	8 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	96 km	5 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	144 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	139 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	124 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	132 km	7 km
Aug 3, 2017	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	133 km	5 km
Jan 18, 1995	4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M4.2	35 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma	M4.2	138 km	7 km
Jan 1, 2016	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	133 km	6 km
Apr 7, 2016	1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma	M4.2	134 km	6 km
Feb 27, 2010	8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma	M4.1	136 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.1	133 km	7 km
Apr 3, 2012	8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma	M4.1	147 km	5 km
Jun 18, 2014	7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.1	125 km	5 km
Apr 8, 2015	6 km S of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.0	149 km	2 km
Jun 20, 2015	9 km NW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.0	141 km	3 km
Apr 10, 2014	12 km SE of Cedar Valley, Oklahoma	M4.0	144 km	7 km
Aug 17, 2016	2 km SW of Wellston, Oklahoma	M4.0	138 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

861 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 123 fatalities, 1,806 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 20, 2013	EF5	91 km	13.9 mi	24
May 3, 1999	EF5	81 km	37.0 mi	36
Apr 27, 2024	EF4	69 km	26.8 mi	1
May 9, 2016	EF4	13 km	8.9 mi	1
May 19, 2013	EF4	88 km	23.0 mi	2
May 24, 2011	EF4	74 km	33.3 mi	1
May 24, 2011	EF4	51 km	23.1 mi	0
May 10, 2010	EF4	90 km	24.0 mi	2
May 10, 2010	EF4	78 km	22.3 mi	1
Feb 10, 2009	EF4	63 km	37.0 mi	8
May 8, 2003	EF4	95 km	17.3 mi	0
Apr 19, 1972	EF4	13 km	28.2 mi	5
Apr 27, 1966	EF4	88 km	10.2 mi	0
May 26, 1962	EF4	98 km	10.1 mi	0
May 4, 1960	EF4	80 km	8.0 mi	0
May 9, 1959	EF4	83 km	6.2 mi	7
Sep 14, 1957	EF4	56 km	67.5 mi	2
May 24, 1957	EF4	98 km	21.6 mi	4
Apr 2, 1957	EF4	92 km	5.2 mi	2
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	51 km	21.7 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LOCO-HEALDTON (56,584 acres, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2009	LOCO-HEALDTON	56,584	18 km
1991	ARBUCKLE	29,823	31 km
2021	WINDMILL	28,410	21 km
2009	MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX	25,907	99 km
2009	RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS	23,099	2 km
2009	BRUSHY MOUNTAIN	18,412	49 km
2006	RINGGOLD	16,382	82 km
2005	UNNAMED	15,416	15 km
2006	RATLIFF CITY	12,435	7 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,392	98 km
2000	UNNAMED	9,943	28 km
2000	UNNAMED	7,962	96 km
2006	BIA EMPIRE	7,544	48 km
1988	UNNAMED	7,228	36 km
2012	NOBLE	7,037	79 km
2006	BIALOCO	6,843	26 km
2009	MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX	6,505	96 km
2017	SQUIRREL CREEK	6,463	50 km
2006	VELMA	6,364	19 km
2009	LINDSAY	6,195	55 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	1.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	44°F (7°C)	1.9 in
March	53°F (12°C)	3.0 in
April	62°F (16°C)	3.3 in
May	69°F (21°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.2 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	82°F (28°C)	2.4 in
September	75°F (24°C)	4.4 in
October	64°F (18°C)	3.9 in
November	52°F (11°C)	2.4 in
December	43°F (6°C)	1.9 in

Tatums has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.5").

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