Weather & Climate in Tiawah, OK

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

Tiawah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 81°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 45.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 604 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	59.0°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	604 ft (184 m)
Area	4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²)
Population Density	26/sq mi
Coordinates	36.2483°N, 95.5362°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Rogers County County
Nearest Airport	Tulsa International (TUL) 20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"

21% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 5.24"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	80.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	36.4 / 100
Community Resilience	55.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

1,120 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	126 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	136 km	3 km
Jul 14, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M4.2	112 km	7 km
Feb 27, 2010	8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma	M4.1	134 km	5 km
Sep 18, 2015	3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma	M4.1	117 km	0 km
Sep 25, 2015	1 km W of Cushing, Oklahoma	M4.0	116 km	3 km
Apr 6, 2023	4 km ESE of Carney, Oklahoma	M4.0	139 km	7 km
Jun 8, 2016	13 km NNW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.9	123 km	7 km
Sep 16, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M3.8	112 km	7 km
May 10, 2012	9 km WNW of Prague, Oklahoma	M3.8	139 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2012	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M3.8	136 km	4 km
Sep 24, 2017	10 km SSE of Red Rock, Oklahoma	M3.8	143 km	7 km
Jan 9, 2014	8 km SSE of Sparks, Oklahoma	M3.8	136 km	3 km
Jun 16, 2021	3 km SE of Carney, Oklahoma	M3.7	140 km	7 km
Aug 24, 2021	1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	127 km	7 km
Aug 18, 2019	1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	126 km	6 km
Apr 10, 2014	5 km E of Morrison, Oklahoma	M3.7	127 km	8 km
Mar 24, 2015	11 km NW of Morrison, Oklahoma	M3.7	142 km	1 km
Mar 22, 2010	8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma	M3.7	134 km	8 km
Jun 2, 2015	3 km SE of Carney, Oklahoma	M3.7	140 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

859 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 77 fatalities, 1,632 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 6, 2024	EF4	74 km	40.8 mi	2
May 10, 2008	EF4	91 km	75.5 mi	21
Apr 24, 1993	EF4	29 km	5.5 mi	7
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	28 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	89 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	93 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	97 km	22.0 mi	3
May 26, 1973	EF4	80 km	3.6 mi	5
Sep 27, 1959	EF4	72 km	20.4 mi	1
Apr 3, 1956	EF4	77 km	41.8 mi	0
May 25, 2024	EF3	83 km	7.9 mi	0
May 25, 2024	EF3	22 km	23.9 mi	2
May 22, 2011	EF3	63 km	17.9 mi	0
Dec 31, 2010	EF3	92 km	21.1 mi	4
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	43 km	29.0 mi	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	80 km	25.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	40 km	2.0 mi	2
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	91 km	4.5 mi	0
Apr 24, 1993	EF3	29 km	8.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1992	EF3	31 km	4.0 mi	0

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	81 km
2014	UNNAMED	51,112	70 km
2014	UNNAMED	36,112	67 km
2014	UNNAMED	32,901	87 km
2018	DRUMB	30,422	73 km
2021	CANDY CREEK	23,167	58 km
2004	UNNAMED	19,648	90 km
2014	RESERVE	19,016	93 km
2007	UNNAMED	18,089	70 km
2015	WOLF CREEK	18,077	68 km
2014	UNNAMED	17,075	81 km
2023	HWY 123	14,980	65 km
2016	BAR-DEW LAKE	14,806	79 km
2014	SPIDER	14,587	89 km
2014	UNNAMED	14,119	47 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	94 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,086	72 km
2023	NORTH DRUM	11,618	71 km
2023	ZINK	11,332	57 km
2017	MILSAP	10,879	70 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	1.7 in	Coldest, Driest
February	41°F (5°C)	2.1 in
March	50°F (10°C)	3.6 in
April	60°F (15°C)	4.0 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
June	76°F (25°C)	4.8 in
July	81°F (27°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	3.0 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.9 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.8 in
November	49°F (9°C)	3.8 in
December	39°F (4°C)	2.5 in

Tiawah has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 36°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.7").

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