Weather & Climate in Big Cabin, OK

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

Big Cabin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 81°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 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 717 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	59.8°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	717 ft (219 m)
Area	2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density	70/sq mi
Coordinates	36.5423°N, 95.2220°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Craig County County
Nearest Airport	Grand Lake Regional (NRI) 20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"

23% above US avg

Snowfall 5.5"

Wettest Month (Sep) 5.00"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	55.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	88.5 / 100
Community Resilience	34.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very High
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

217 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Jun 8, 2016	13 km NNW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.9	149 km	7 km
Jun 12, 2015	6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma	M3.7	133 km	0 km
Mar 22, 2017	8 km SW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M3.7	149 km	5 km
Apr 4, 2018	12 km WSW of Ralston, Oklahoma	M3.6	147 km	5 km
Oct 9, 2016	11 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.5	150 km	4 km
Apr 5, 2018	12 km WSW of Ralston, Oklahoma	M3.5	147 km	5 km
Jan 31, 2016	1 km NW of Skedee, Oklahoma	M3.5	135 km	7 km
Mar 15, 2017	10 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.5	149 km	5 km
Jun 21, 2015	7 km SW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.4	149 km	5 km
Jul 8, 2017	6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma	M3.4	134 km	7 km
Apr 24, 2018	12 km WSW of Ralston, Oklahoma	M3.4	147 km	5 km
Jul 20, 2015	Oklahoma	M3.4	148 km	5 km
Jan 2, 2017	9 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.4	150 km	4 km
Sep 3, 2016	11 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.4	149 km	6 km
Jul 3, 2016	2 km W of Quay, Oklahoma	M3.4	142 km	5 km
Jul 4, 2015	7 km SW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.4	149 km	4 km
Jun 12, 2015	6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma	M3.4	133 km	1 km
Feb 9, 2016	6 km WNW of Maramec, Oklahoma	M3.4	140 km	5 km
Jan 19, 2015	5 km S of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.4	145 km	4 km
Jan 2, 2017	9 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.3	150 km	4 km

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

Tornado History

850 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 223 fatalities, 2,586 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 22, 2011	EF5	80 km	21.6 mi	158
May 10, 2008	EF4	51 km	75.5 mi	21
May 4, 2003	EF4	98 km	33.0 mi	4
Apr 24, 1993	EF4	70 km	5.5 mi	7
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	46 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 24, 1975	EF4	66 km	11.9 mi	3
Sep 27, 1959	EF4	34 km	20.4 mi	1
Apr 3, 1956	EF4	34 km	41.8 mi	0
May 25, 2024	EF3	60 km	7.9 mi	0
May 25, 2024	EF3	55 km	23.9 mi	2
May 22, 2019	EF3	83 km	9.2 mi	0
May 22, 2011	EF3	30 km	17.9 mi	0
Dec 31, 2010	EF3	84 km	21.1 mi	4
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	50 km	29.0 mi	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	62 km	25.0 mi	0
Apr 21, 2005	EF3	98 km	5.0 mi	0
May 4, 2003	EF3	65 km	25.0 mi	5
Apr 19, 2000	EF3	81 km	34.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	64 km	2.0 mi	2
Apr 24, 1993	EF3	71 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	61 km
2014	UNNAMED	36,112	79 km
2014	UNNAMED	32,901	92 km
2018	DRUMB	30,422	97 km
2021	CANDY CREEK	23,167	75 km
2004	UNNAMED	19,648	88 km
2007	UNNAMED	18,089	94 km
2015	WOLF CREEK	18,077	59 km
2014	UNNAMED	17,075	83 km
2023	HWY 123	14,980	76 km
2016	BAR-DEW LAKE	14,806	80 km
2014	UNNAMED	14,119	67 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,086	97 km
2023	NORTH DRUM	11,618	94 km
2023	ZINK	11,332	88 km
2021	HUGHES	10,477	77 km
2015	Z BAR 7	10,170	86 km
2016	MUSTANG	10,060	73 km
2016	MAKER	9,940	93 km
2005	CHOUTEAU	9,765	76 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	1.7 in	Coldest, Driest
February	40°F (4°C)	2.0 in
March	49°F (10°C)	3.8 in
April	59°F (15°C)	3.8 in
May	67°F (19°C)	4.9 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.8 in
July	81°F (27°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	80°F (26°C)	3.5 in
September	72°F (22°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
October	60°F (16°C)	3.7 in
November	48°F (9°C)	3.7 in
December	38°F (4°C)	2.4 in

Big Cabin has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 37°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.7").

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