Weather & Climate in Albion, OK

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

Albion enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°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 51.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 662 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	61.1°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	662 ft (202 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	246/sq mi
Coordinates	34.6621°N, 95.0994°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Latimer County County
Nearest Airport	Mc Alester Regional (MLC) 42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"

36% above US avg

Snowfall 2.7"

Wettest Month (May) 6.77"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.36"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	34.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	95.2 / 100
Community Resilience	20.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

137 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	122 km	5 km
Apr 3, 2012	8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma	M4.1	71 km	5 km
Aug 24, 2021	1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	56 km	7 km
Aug 18, 2019	1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	57 km	6 km
Apr 7, 2021	7 km WSW of Horntown, Oklahoma	M3.6	120 km	29 km
Aug 18, 2014	4 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma	M3.5	149 km	5 km
Jul 24, 2013	4 km NNW of Cromwell, Oklahoma	M3.5	149 km	9 km
Aug 7, 2024	9 km N of Stonewall, Oklahoma	M3.4	130 km	27 km
Aug 22, 2021	3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.4	54 km	7 km
Oct 20, 2002	8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma	M3.4	100 km	5 km
Aug 27, 2009	7 km NNW of Francis, Oklahoma	M3.4	142 km	5 km
Jul 22, 2021	2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.3	56 km	8 km
May 16, 2019	3 km W of Horntown, Oklahoma	M3.3	119 km	5 km
Feb 25, 2009	4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma	M3.3	86 km	5 km
Feb 7, 2020	2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	55 km	6 km
Feb 7, 2020	3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	55 km	6 km
Jun 24, 2013	6 km W of Lehigh, Oklahoma	M3.2	111 km	5 km
May 27, 2007	9 km SW of Hanna, Oklahoma	M3.2	97 km	5 km
Apr 15, 2010	7 km ENE of Centrahoma, Oklahoma	M3.2	107 km	1 km
Aug 12, 2019	1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	57 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

505 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 78 fatalities, 918 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982	EF5	73 km	53.0 mi	0
Mar 26, 1976	EF5	70 km	11.9 mi	2
May 11, 1992	EF4	78 km	10.0 mi	0
Mar 26, 1976	EF4	12 km	10.7 mi	1
Apr 19, 1968	EF4	96 km	2.0 mi	14
May 5, 1961	EF4	10 km	26.4 mi	16
May 5, 1960	EF4	30 km	62.4 mi	16
May 5, 1960	EF4	94 km	5.4 mi	5
May 4, 1960	EF4	90 km	30.8 mi	0
Jan 22, 1957	EF4	91 km	0.1 mi	10
Apr 9, 2009	EF3	71 km	14.8 mi	3
Apr 9, 2009	EF3	92 km	37.2 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	94 km	4.5 mi	0
May 26, 1997	EF3	91 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 21, 1996	EF3	99 km	10.1 mi	2
Nov 22, 1983	EF3	2 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 7, 1980	EF3	72 km	0.5 mi	0
Oct 22, 1972	EF3	88 km	1.5 mi	0
Apr 27, 1966	EF3	86 km	8.0 mi	0
May 5, 1961	EF3	80 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BURNT TRUST (22,578 acres, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2009	BURNT TRUST	22,578	97 km
2011	UNNAMED	17,973	64 km
1991	UNNAMED	16,700	96 km
2005	CABINESS	14,646	94 km
2009	40 ACRE TURNAROUND	13,985	39 km
2016	WEST CAVANAL FIRE	13,100	53 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,163	72 km
2011	UNNAMED	11,348	96 km
2005	UNNAMED	10,935	87 km
2007	UNNAMED	10,593	73 km
2011	UNNAMED	10,444	32 km
2007	BRANTLEY CABIN	9,666	62 km
1996	UNNAMED	9,481	95 km
2021	BILLY CREEK	9,236	37 km
2011	TI VALLEY	9,205	41 km
2007	EASY TO HANDLE	9,120	56 km
2011	UNNAMED	8,795	55 km
2017	CHOCKIE FIRE	8,574	76 km
2018	SIX THOUSAND	8,455	40 km
2016	DOG HOUSE FIRE	8,304	20 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	2.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	44°F (6°C)	3.2 in
March	52°F (11°C)	4.5 in
April	60°F (16°C)	4.9 in
May	67°F (20°C)	6.8 in	Wettest
June	75°F (24°C)	4.5 in
July	82°F (28°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	3.5 in
September	73°F (23°C)	5.0 in
October	62°F (17°C)	4.5 in
November	51°F (10°C)	4.2 in
December	42°F (6°C)	3.4 in

Albion has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.8") and January the driest (2.4").

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