Weather & Climate in Adair, OK

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

Adair enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°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 44.7 inches. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47. 57% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 679 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	59.0°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	679 ft (207 m)
Area	5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²)
Population Density	134/sq mi
Coordinates	36.4364°N, 95.2734°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Mayes County County
Nearest Airport	Grand Lake Regional (NRI) 25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.7"

18% above US avg

Snowfall 7.5"

Wettest Month (Sep) 4.92"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median	47.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	57.1%
Unhealthy Days	4

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	77.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	83.2 / 100
Community Resilience	25.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively High
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

541 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	148 km	6 km
Jul 14, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M4.2	142 km	7 km
Sep 18, 2015	3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma	M4.1	146 km	0 km
Sep 25, 2015	1 km W of Cushing, Oklahoma	M4.0	145 km	3 km
Jun 8, 2016	13 km NNW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.9	145 km	7 km
Sep 16, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M3.8	142 km	7 km
Aug 24, 2021	1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	148 km	7 km
Aug 18, 2019	1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	146 km	6 km
Mar 22, 2017	8 km SW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M3.7	140 km	5 km
Oct 4, 2016	15 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.7	149 km	6 km
Jun 12, 2015	6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma	M3.7	126 km	0 km
Sep 16, 2015	2 km WSW of Cushing, Oklahoma	M3.7	146 km	4 km
Sep 3, 2016	13 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.6	146 km	6 km
Jul 14, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M3.6	142 km	7 km
Apr 4, 2018	12 km WSW of Ralston, Oklahoma	M3.6	143 km	5 km
Mar 15, 2017	10 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.5	144 km	5 km
Apr 5, 2018	12 km WSW of Ralston, Oklahoma	M3.5	143 km	5 km
Aug 3, 2017	9 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M3.5	141 km	6 km
Jul 14, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M3.5	142 km	7 km
Jan 2, 2017	13 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.5	147 km	3 km

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

Tornado History

863 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 228 fatalities, 2,710 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 22, 2011	EF5	92 km	21.6 mi	158
May 6, 2024	EF4	98 km	40.8 mi	2
May 10, 2008	EF4	64 km	75.5 mi	21
Apr 24, 1993	EF4	59 km	5.5 mi	7
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	40 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 24, 1975	EF4	76 km	11.9 mi	3
May 26, 1973	EF4	99 km	3.6 mi	5
Sep 27, 1959	EF4	46 km	20.4 mi	1
Apr 3, 1956	EF4	46 km	41.8 mi	0
May 25, 2024	EF3	46 km	23.9 mi	2
May 25, 2024	EF3	61 km	7.9 mi	0
May 22, 2019	EF3	95 km	9.2 mi	0
May 22, 2011	EF3	34 km	17.9 mi	0
Dec 31, 2010	EF3	80 km	21.1 mi	4
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	60 km	25.0 mi	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	41 km	29.0 mi	0
May 4, 2003	EF3	77 km	25.0 mi	5
Apr 19, 2000	EF3	91 km	34.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	52 km	2.0 mi	2
Apr 24, 1993	EF3	60 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 (51,112 acres, 2014).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2014	UNNAMED	51,112	65 km
2014	UNNAMED	36,112	77 km
2014	UNNAMED	32,901	93 km
2018	DRUMB	30,422	92 km
2021	CANDY CREEK	23,167	71 km
2004	UNNAMED	19,648	91 km
2007	UNNAMED	18,089	82 km
2015	WOLF CREEK	18,077	63 km
2014	UNNAMED	17,075	84 km
2023	HWY 123	14,980	74 km
2016	BAR-DEW LAKE	14,806	81 km
2014	UNNAMED	14,119	63 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,086	86 km
2023	NORTH DRUM	11,618	90 km
2023	ZINK	11,332	81 km
2017	MILSAP	10,879	94 km
2021	HUGHES	10,477	76 km
2015	Z BAR 7	10,170	84 km
2016	MUSTANG	10,060	72 km
2016	MAKER	9,940	86 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)	3.7 in
April	59°F (15°C)	3.9 in
May	68°F (20°C)	4.8 in
June	76°F (24°C)	4.9 in
July	80°F (27°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	3.4 in
September	72°F (22°C)	4.9 in	Wettest
October	61°F (16°C)	3.8 in
November	49°F (9°C)	3.7 in
December	39°F (4°C)	2.4 in

Adair has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (1.7").

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