Weather & Climate in Verdigris, OK

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

Verdigris 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 602 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	602 ft (183 m)
Area	5.9 sq mi (15.2 km²)
Population Density	965/sq mi
Coordinates	36.2535°N, 95.6604°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Rogers County County
Nearest Airport	Tulsa International (TUL) 13 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

1,705 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	115 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	128 km	3 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	143 km	6 km
Jan 27, 2015	3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	144 km	3 km
Jul 14, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M4.2	102 km	7 km
Apr 16, 2013	3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma	M4.2	144 km	7 km
Sep 18, 2015	3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma	M4.1	106 km	0 km
Feb 27, 2010	8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma	M4.1	125 km	5 km
Sep 25, 2015	1 km W of Cushing, Oklahoma	M4.0	106 km	3 km
Apr 6, 2023	4 km ESE of Carney, Oklahoma	M4.0	128 km	7 km
Aug 17, 2016	2 km SW of Wellston, Oklahoma	M4.0	143 km	6 km
Jun 8, 2016	13 km NNW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.9	112 km	7 km
Feb 7, 2015	3 km SSE of Perry, Oklahoma	M3.9	145 km	5 km
Jan 9, 2014	8 km SSE of Sparks, Oklahoma	M3.8	128 km	3 km
Sep 24, 2017	10 km SSE of Red Rock, Oklahoma	M3.8	132 km	7 km
Apr 16, 2012	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M3.8	128 km	4 km
May 10, 2012	9 km WNW of Prague, Oklahoma	M3.8	131 km	5 km
Apr 19, 2014	3 km ESE of Perry, Oklahoma	M3.8	143 km	4 km
Sep 16, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M3.8	102 km	7 km
Jun 16, 2021	3 km SE of Carney, Oklahoma	M3.7	130 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

866 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 85 fatalities, 1,684 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 6, 2024	EF4	63 km	40.8 mi	2
May 10, 2008	EF4	95 km	75.5 mi	21
Apr 24, 1993	EF4	19 km	5.5 mi	7
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	23 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	78 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	83 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	87 km	22.0 mi	3
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	95 km	29.0 mi	14
May 26, 1973	EF4	84 km	3.6 mi	5
Sep 27, 1959	EF4	76 km	20.4 mi	1
Apr 3, 1956	EF4	84 km	41.8 mi	0
May 25, 2024	EF3	11 km	23.9 mi	2
May 25, 2024	EF3	94 km	7.9 mi	0
May 22, 2011	EF3	73 km	17.9 mi	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	91 km	25.0 mi	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	53 km	29.0 mi	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	97 km	7.5 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	92 km	4.5 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	49 km	2.0 mi	2
Apr 24, 1993	EF3	20 km	8.0 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	70 km
2014	UNNAMED	51,112	66 km
2014	UNNAMED	36,112	58 km
2014	UNNAMED	32,901	80 km
2018	DRUMB	30,422	62 km
2021	CANDY CREEK	23,167	49 km
2004	UNNAMED	19,648	84 km
2014	RESERVE	19,016	82 km
2018	WEST 60	18,715	95 km
2007	UNNAMED	18,089	77 km
2015	WOLF CREEK	18,077	65 km
2014	UNNAMED	17,075	75 km
2023	HWY 123	14,980	57 km
2016	BAR-DEW LAKE	14,806	72 km
2014	SPIDER	14,587	79 km
2014	UNNAMED	14,119	38 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	89 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,086	79 km
2023	NORTH DRUM	11,618	60 km
2023	ZINK	11,332	46 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

Verdigris 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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