Weather & Climate in Wright City, OK

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

Wright City 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 404 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	62.4°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	404 ft (123 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density	601/sq mi
Coordinates	34.0663°N, 95.0070°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Choctaw County County
Nearest Airport	Mount Pleasant Regional (MPS) 67 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 Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	49.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	98.0 / 100
Community Resilience	10.2 / 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	147 km	5 km
Apr 3, 2012	8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma	M4.1	102 km	5 km
Aug 24, 2021	1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	121 km	7 km
Aug 18, 2019	1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	122 km	6 km
May 31, 1997	3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas	M3.4	133 km	5 km
Oct 20, 2002	8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma	M3.4	101 km	5 km
Aug 22, 2021	3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.4	120 km	7 km
Mar 16, 1997	6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas	M3.4	146 km	5 km
Jul 22, 2021	2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.3	121 km	8 km
Feb 25, 2009	4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma	M3.3	120 km	5 km
Feb 7, 2020	2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	120 km	6 km
Feb 7, 2020	3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	120 km	6 km
May 27, 2013	5 km SSW of Bee, Oklahoma	M3.2	146 km	7 km
May 27, 2007	9 km SW of Hanna, Oklahoma	M3.2	150 km	5 km
Jun 24, 2013	6 km W of Lehigh, Oklahoma	M3.2	126 km	5 km
Apr 15, 2010	7 km ENE of Centrahoma, Oklahoma	M3.2	132 km	1 km
Aug 12, 2019	1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	123 km	5 km
Jun 3, 2022	10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	125 km	13 km
Mar 14, 2022	12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma	M3.1	125 km	8 km
Feb 3, 2009	2 km SSE of Centrahoma, Oklahoma	M3.1	136 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	—	291 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

430 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 68 fatalities, 729 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982	EF5	52 km	53.0 mi	0
Nov 4, 2022	EF4	66 km	60.2 mi	0
Nov 4, 2022	EF4	86 km	44.7 mi	0
Apr 2, 1982	EF4	74 km	23.0 mi	10
Apr 2, 1982	EF4	69 km	45.0 mi	3
May 13, 1981	EF4	72 km	8.8 mi	0
Mar 26, 1976	EF4	79 km	10.7 mi	1
Mar 12, 1971	EF4	81 km	5.1 mi	1
May 5, 1961	EF4	74 km	26.4 mi	16
May 5, 1960	EF4	94 km	62.4 mi	16
May 4, 1960	EF4	64 km	30.8 mi	0
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	91 km	13.0 mi	7
Nov 4, 2022	EF3	93 km	15.7 mi	0
May 9, 2016	EF3	91 km	13.8 mi	0
Apr 9, 2009	EF3	82 km	14.8 mi	3
Apr 9, 2009	EF3	49 km	37.2 mi	0
May 4, 1999	EF3	100 km	71.5 mi	1
Nov 22, 1983	EF3	66 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 2, 1982	EF3	49 km	52.0 mi	1
Apr 2, 1982	EF3	87 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: UNNAMED (17,973 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	UNNAMED	17,973	94 km
2009	40 ACRE TURNAROUND	13,985	90 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,163	96 km
2005	UNNAMED	10,935	97 km
2011	UNNAMED	10,444	60 km
2007	BRANTLEY CABIN	9,666	41 km
2021	BILLY CREEK	9,236	76 km
2011	TI VALLEY	9,205	89 km
2007	EASY TO HANDLE	9,120	91 km
2011	UNNAMED	8,795	90 km
2018	SIX THOUSAND	8,455	88 km
2016	DOG HOUSE FIRE	8,304	85 km
2019	UNNAMED	8,217	47 km
2005	PINE SPRINGS	7,709	79 km
2009	BULL	7,241	81 km
2023	RX CEDAR MTN	7,175	23 km
2006	GOAT HILL	7,115	87 km
2006	MILL CREEK	6,577	87 km
2016	UNNAMED	6,409	46 km
2011	MAIN STREET	6,024	90 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

Wright City 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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