Weather & Climate in Tenkiller, OK

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

Tenkiller 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. The area gets 301 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 51.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 838 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)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	838 ft (255 m)
Area	20.0 sq mi (51.8 km²)
Population Density	18/sq mi
Coordinates	35.8025°N, 94.8523°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Cherokee County County
Nearest Airport	Muskogee-Davis Regional (MKO) 30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"

34% above US avg

Snowfall 4.3"

Wettest Month (May) 5.59"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

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

82 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	90 km	7 km
Aug 18, 2019	1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	88 km	6 km
Aug 22, 2021	3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.4	89 km	7 km
Jul 22, 2021	2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.3	88 km	8 km
Feb 7, 2020	2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	92 km	6 km
Feb 7, 2020	3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	92 km	6 km
May 27, 2007	9 km SW of Hanna, Oklahoma	M3.2	125 km	5 km
Aug 12, 2019	1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	87 km	5 km
Jun 3, 2022	10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	95 km	13 km
Mar 14, 2022	12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma	M3.1	99 km	8 km
Jan 26, 2014	4 km WNW of Lamar, Oklahoma	M3.1	143 km	3 km
Oct 1, 2010	7 km SE of Stuart, Oklahoma	M3.1	150 km	5 km
Jan 7, 2018	7 km SW of Indianola, Oklahoma	M3.1	117 km	5 km
Apr 1, 2020	2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.1	86 km	9 km
Apr 14, 2012	3 km W of Arpelar, Oklahoma	M3.0	141 km	5 km
Sep 21, 2019	2 km NNE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.9	87 km	7 km
Feb 3, 2021	1 km SW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.9	90 km	7 km
May 8, 2022	13 km WSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.9	100 km	7 km
Aug 14, 2024	13 km WSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.9	100 km	8 km
Aug 12, 2021	2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.8	88 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

778 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 66 fatalities, 1,067 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976	EF5	68 km	11.9 mi	2
Apr 24, 1993	EF4	96 km	5.5 mi	7
May 26, 1973	EF4	51 km	3.6 mi	5
Apr 19, 1968	EF4	85 km	2.0 mi	14
May 5, 1960	EF4	54 km	5.4 mi	5
Jan 22, 1957	EF4	47 km	0.1 mi	10
May 25, 2024	EF3	99 km	23.9 mi	2
May 25, 2024	EF3	59 km	7.9 mi	0
Mar 30, 2022	EF3	72 km	5.2 mi	0
May 22, 2011	EF3	76 km	17.9 mi	0
Dec 31, 2010	EF3	34 km	21.1 mi	4
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	51 km	25.0 mi	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	40 km	29.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	73 km	4.5 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	40 km	2.0 mi	2
May 4, 1999	EF3	38 km	38.2 mi	0
Apr 21, 1996	EF3	59 km	10.1 mi	2
Apr 21, 1996	EF3	98 km	15.0 mi	2
Apr 24, 1993	EF3	94 km	8.0 mi	0
Nov 22, 1983	EF3	11 km	19.0 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	28 km
2000	UNNAMED	15,318	94 km
2007	UNNAMED	14,774	89 km
1998	UNNAMED	13,929	93 km
2016	WEST CAVANAL FIRE	13,100	83 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,086	33 km
2016	UNNAMED	11,929	93 km
2017	MIDDLE RIDGE	8,501	32 km
2003	UNNAMED	7,415	79 km
2007	UNNAMED	6,657	34 km
2017	HILLTOP	6,523	30 km
2005	TEXANNA ROAD	6,139	66 km
2010	SPUD ROCK CENTRAL	6,117	81 km
2009	TELAMAY HOLLOW	5,686	25 km
2006	UNNAMED	5,537	83 km
2011	UNNAMED	5,358	93 km
2017	PERSIMMON RIDGE	5,333	27 km
2009	SAWMILL HOLLOW	5,166	27 km
2011	GRUBER	4,831	30 km
2017	UNNAMED	4,818	86 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	2.1 in	Coldest, Driest
February	42°F (5°C)	2.2 in
March	51°F (11°C)	4.1 in
April	60°F (15°C)	4.4 in
May	67°F (20°C)	5.6 in	Wettest
June	75°F (24°C)	4.5 in
July	81°F (27°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	3.2 in
September	72°F (22°C)	5.0 in
October	61°F (16°C)	4.2 in
November	50°F (10°C)	4.1 in
December	41°F (5°C)	3.0 in

Tenkiller has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (2.1").

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