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Ashland, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Coal County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
33 Population 165/sq mi density
61°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
52 Violent Crime/100K 361 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
52 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Ashland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation772 ft (235 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density165/sq mi
Coordinates34.7656°N, 96.0709°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCoal County County
Nearest AirportMc Alester Regional (MLC)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 3.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.75"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability97.7 / 100
Community Resilience9.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1,105 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.8 on May 12, 2025.

Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 106 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 35 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 138 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 134 km
Apr 16, 2013 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.2 138 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 139 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 141 km
Feb 27, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M4.1 107 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 23 km
Apr 6, 2023 4 km ESE of Carney, Oklahoma M4.0 140 km
Aug 17, 2016 2 km SW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.0 137 km
Jul 15, 2014 3 km N of Harrah, Oklahoma M3.9 130 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 139 km
Sep 16, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.8 134 km
Apr 16, 2012 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 106 km
Jan 9, 2014 8 km SSE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.8 107 km
May 10, 2012 9 km WNW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 105 km
Jan 15, 2010 3 km ENE of Jones, Oklahoma M3.8 140 km
Jun 16, 2021 3 km SE of Carney, Oklahoma M3.7 141 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

671 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 82 fatalities, 813 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982 EF5 84 km 0
May 5, 1960 EF5 97 km 5
May 11, 1992 EF4 11 km 0
May 17, 1981 EF4 81 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 91 km 1
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 65 km 0
May 5, 1961 EF4 95 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 72 km 16
May 4, 1960 EF4 90 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 70 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 49 km 7
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 99 km 3
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 46 km 5
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 43 km 2
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 90 km 1
Apr 30, 2019 EF3 89 km 2
May 9, 2016 EF3 89 km 0
May 9, 2016 EF3 67 km 1
May 25, 2015 EF3 89 km 1
Apr 14, 2011 EF3 55 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (27,091 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 40 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 40 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 46 km
2011 UNNAMED 17,973 31 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 39 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 28 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 67 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 51 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 86 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 30 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 31 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 43 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,444 69 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 50 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 40 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 49 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 56 km
2007 EASY TO HANDLE 9,120 36 km
2005 PROCTOR 9,044 48 km
2005 BEAR DEN 9,004 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (6°C) 2.4 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.8 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in

Ashland has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (1.9").

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