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Weather & Climate in Valliant, OK

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

Valliant enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°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 54.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 529 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation529 ft (161 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density395/sq mi
Coordinates34.0075°N, 95.0849°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyChoctaw County County
Nearest AirportMount Pleasant Regional (MPS)
63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.5"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (May) 6.26"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score49.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.0 / 100
Community Resilience10.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 144 km 5 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 101 km 5 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 126 km 7 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 127 km 6 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 148 km 5 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 125 km 7 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 96 km 5 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 123 km 5 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 126 km 8 km
Feb 25, 2009 4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma M3.3 119 km 5 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 125 km 6 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 125 km 6 km
Jun 24, 2013 6 km W of Lehigh, Oklahoma M3.2 122 km 5 km
May 27, 2013 5 km SSW of Bee, Oklahoma M3.2 139 km 7 km
Apr 15, 2010 7 km ENE of Centrahoma, Oklahoma M3.2 129 km 1 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 128 km 5 km
Jun 3, 2022 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 129 km 13 km
Mar 14, 2022 12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma M3.1 129 km 8 km
Feb 3, 2009 2 km SSE of Centrahoma, Oklahoma M3.1 132 km 5 km
Oct 1, 2010 7 km SE of Stuart, Oklahoma M3.1 129 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2020 Laura Category 1 — 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

431 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 68 fatalities, 732 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982 EF5 47 km 53.0 mi 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 58 km 60.2 mi 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 76 km 44.7 mi 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 75 km 45.0 mi 3
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 64 km 23.0 mi 10
May 13, 1981 EF4 63 km 8.8 mi 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 85 km 10.7 mi 1
Mar 12, 1971 EF4 81 km 5.1 mi 1
May 5, 1961 EF4 81 km 26.4 mi 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 99 km 62.4 mi 16
May 4, 1960 EF4 57 km 30.8 mi 0
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 98 km 13.0 mi 7
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 91 km 15.7 mi 0
May 9, 2016 EF3 84 km 13.8 mi 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 56 km 37.2 mi 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 91 km 14.8 mi 3
May 4, 1999 EF3 92 km 71.5 mi 1
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 72 km 3.0 mi 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 80 km 8.0 mi 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 42 km 52.0 mi 1
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (17,973 acres, 2011).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2011 UNNAMED 17,973 93 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 93 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 94 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 93 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,444 62 km
2007 BRANTLEY CABIN 9,666 51 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 85 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 91 km
2007 EASY TO HANDLE 9,120 91 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,795 91 km
2018 SIX THOUSAND 8,455 90 km
2016 DOG HOUSE FIRE 8,304 90 km
2019 UNNAMED 8,217 56 km
2005 PINE SPRINGS 7,709 76 km
2009 BULL 7,241 82 km
2023 RX CEDAR MTN 7,175 33 km
2006 GOAT HILL 7,115 89 km
2006 MILL CREEK 6,577 83 km
2016 UNNAMED 6,409 56 km
2011 MAIN STREET 6,024 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
March 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
May 69°F (21°C) 6.3 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
December 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in

Valliant has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 42°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (2.4").

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