Weather & Climate in Welty, OK

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

Welty enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 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 42.1 inches. The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 714 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	59.5°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	714 ft (218 m)
Area	2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density	67/sq mi
Coordinates	35.6272°N, 96.4172°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Okfuskee County County
Nearest Airport	Okmulgee Regional/Paul And Betty Abbott Field (OKM) 29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"

11% above US avg

Snowfall 6.7"

Wettest Month (May) 5.59"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	40.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	96.2 / 100
Community Resilience	15.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
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

4,038 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	100 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	33 km	3 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	123 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	123 km	6 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	108 km	5 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	112 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	88 km	8 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	61 km	6 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	96 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	124 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	89 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	89 km	7 km
Aug 3, 2017	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	89 km	5 km
Mar 29, 2016	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.2	112 km	5 km
Feb 5, 2021	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	123 km	7 km
Apr 19, 2015	6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma	M4.2	90 km	3 km
Apr 7, 2016	1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma	M4.2	69 km	6 km
Jan 27, 2015	3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	104 km	3 km
Jan 18, 1995	4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M4.2	143 km	5 km
Mar 30, 2014	2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.2	123 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

924 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 90 fatalities, 1,720 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1960	EF5	60 km	71.8 mi	5
May 6, 2024	EF4	78 km	40.8 mi	2
May 19, 2013	EF4	90 km	23.0 mi	2
Apr 24, 1993	EF4	79 km	5.5 mi	7
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	61 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	37 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	53 km	22.0 mi	3
May 17, 1981	EF4	35 km	33.6 mi	0
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	42 km	29.0 mi	14
May 26, 1973	EF4	100 km	3.6 mi	5
Oct 5, 1970	EF4	57 km	25.0 mi	4
May 4, 1960	EF4	83 km	8.0 mi	0
May 1, 1954	EF4	90 km	59.2 mi	0
Apr 28, 1950	EF4	61 km	4.5 mi	5
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	79 km	25.1 mi	0
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	97 km	2.4 mi	0
May 25, 2024	EF3	96 km	23.9 mi	2
Apr 27, 2024	EF3	70 km	27.9 mi	2
Apr 19, 2023	EF3	77 km	0.6 mi	0
May 6, 2015	EF3	99 km	2.0 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	47 km
2018	DRUMB	30,422	94 km
2004	UNNAMED	27,091	64 km
2011	HOG TRAP	22,895	62 km
2009	BURNT TRUST	22,578	65 km
2014	RESERVE	19,016	98 km
1991	UNNAMED	16,700	69 km
2005	CABINESS	14,646	76 km
2004	UNNAMED	14,138	61 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	31 km
2023	NORTH DRUM	11,618	95 km
2011	UNNAMED	11,348	74 km
2023	ZINK	11,332	80 km
2017	MILSAP	10,879	79 km
2011	GREYHORSE	10,411	97 km
2011	UNNAMED	10,205	47 km
2016	MAKER	9,940	77 km
2005	WEWOKA CREEK	9,921	55 km
2022	FRAZIER	9,706	79 km
1996	UNNAMED	9,481	69 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	1.3 in	Coldest, Driest
February	43°F (6°C)	2.0 in
March	52°F (11°C)	3.1 in
April	61°F (16°C)	3.5 in
May	69°F (20°C)	5.6 in	Wettest
June	76°F (25°C)	4.3 in
July	81°F (27°C)	2.8 in
August	81°F (27°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
September	73°F (23°C)	4.5 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.7 in
November	50°F (10°C)	3.1 in
December	41°F (5°C)	2.1 in

Welty has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.3").

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