Weather & Climate in Vinita, OK

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

Vinita enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 37°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 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 704 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	59.8°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	704 ft (215 m)
Area	6.0 sq mi (15.5 km²)
Population Density	424/sq mi
Coordinates	36.6488°N, 95.1610°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Craig County County
Nearest Airport	Grand Lake Regional (NRI) 17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"

23% above US avg

Snowfall 5.5"

Wettest Month (Sep) 5.04"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.77"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	55.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	88.5 / 100
Community Resilience	34.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

72 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.

Jun 12, 2015	6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma	M3.7	141 km	0 km
Jan 31, 2016	1 km NW of Skedee, Oklahoma	M3.5	142 km	7 km
Jun 12, 2015	6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma	M3.4	141 km	1 km
Jul 8, 2017	6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma	M3.4	142 km	7 km
Feb 9, 2016	6 km WNW of Maramec, Oklahoma	M3.4	148 km	5 km
Jul 23, 2015	1 km NE of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.3	150 km	4 km
Sep 16, 2015	1 km ESE of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.3	150 km	5 km
Jun 6, 2016	7 km W of Maramec, Oklahoma	M3.2	150 km	5 km
Sep 16, 2015	1 km SE of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.2	150 km	3 km
Jun 16, 2015	6 km NNE of Maramec, Oklahoma	M3.2	140 km	5 km
May 6, 2015	5 km ESE of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.1	147 km	1 km
Feb 12, 2017	6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma	M3.1	141 km	4 km
Jun 13, 2015	6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma	M3.1	140 km	5 km
May 27, 2015	7 km NNE of Maramec, Oklahoma	M3.1	140 km	6 km
Sep 19, 2015	1 km ESE of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.1	150 km	5 km
Jun 18, 2015	6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma	M3.0	141 km	5 km
Jan 8, 2016	7 km NNE of Maramec, Oklahoma	M3.0	138 km	7 km
Jul 11, 2017	6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma	M3.0	140 km	3 km
May 12, 2014	7 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma	M3.0	141 km	5 km
Jun 6, 2015	3 km WSW of Maramec, Oklahoma	M2.9	147 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

833 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 224 fatalities, 2,453 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 22, 2011	EF5	68 km	21.6 mi	158
May 10, 2008	EF4	39 km	75.5 mi	21
May 4, 2003	EF4	86 km	33.0 mi	4
Apr 24, 1993	EF4	82 km	5.5 mi	7
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	55 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 24, 1975	EF4	56 km	11.9 mi	3
Sep 27, 1959	EF4	24 km	20.4 mi	1
Apr 3, 1956	EF4	22 km	41.8 mi	0
May 25, 2024	EF3	66 km	23.9 mi	2
May 25, 2024	EF3	62 km	7.9 mi	0
May 22, 2019	EF3	70 km	9.2 mi	0
May 22, 2011	EF3	30 km	17.9 mi	0
Dec 31, 2010	EF3	90 km	21.1 mi	4
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	65 km	25.0 mi	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	61 km	29.0 mi	0
Apr 21, 2005	EF3	87 km	5.0 mi	0
May 4, 2003	EF3	52 km	25.0 mi	5
May 4, 2003	EF3	91 km	49.0 mi	7
Apr 19, 2000	EF3	72 km	34.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	76 km	2.0 mi	2

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (51,112 acres, 2014).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2014	UNNAMED	51,112	61 km
2014	UNNAMED	36,112	84 km
2014	UNNAMED	32,901	94 km
2021	CANDY CREEK	23,167	81 km
2004	UNNAMED	19,648	88 km
2015	WOLF CREEK	18,077	58 km
2014	UNNAMED	17,075	84 km
2023	HWY 123	14,980	80 km
2016	BAR-DEW LAKE	14,806	81 km
2014	UNNAMED	14,119	75 km
2023	ZINK	11,332	97 km
2021	HUGHES	10,477	81 km
2015	Z BAR 7	10,170	91 km
2016	MUSTANG	10,060	77 km
2005	CHOUTEAU	9,765	81 km
2003	WOOLAROC	8,859	91 km
2021	JAVINE	8,699	91 km
2022	LIBERTY RANCH	7,583	91 km
2011	KELLEY	6,561	85 km
2004	UNNAMED	6,373	91 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	1.8 in	Coldest, Driest
February	40°F (5°C)	2.0 in
March	50°F (10°C)	3.9 in
April	59°F (15°C)	3.9 in
May	67°F (20°C)	5.0 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.7 in
July	81°F (27°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	80°F (26°C)	3.6 in
September	72°F (22°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
October	61°F (16°C)	3.8 in
November	48°F (9°C)	3.8 in
December	39°F (4°C)	2.5 in

Vinita has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 37°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.8").

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