Weather & Climate in Brooksville, OK

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

Brooksville 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 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 962 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	60.9°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	962 ft (293 m)
Area	2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density	15/sq mi
Coordinates	35.2097°N, 96.9611°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Pottawatomie County County
Nearest Airport	Shawnee Regional (SNL) 10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.47"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	82.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	75.0 / 100
Community Resilience	54.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

4,152 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	135 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	40 km	3 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	130 km	6 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	125 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	59 km	8 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	78 km	5 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	103 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	54 km	6 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	78 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	130 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	58 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	64 km	7 km
Jan 18, 1995	4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M4.2	75 km	5 km
Jan 27, 2015	3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	120 km	3 km
Mar 30, 2014	2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.2	119 km	5 km
Apr 19, 2015	6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma	M4.2	89 km	3 km
Jul 17, 2016	5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	130 km	5 km
Mar 29, 2016	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.2	103 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2016	1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma	M4.2	54 km	6 km
Aug 3, 2017	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	65 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

1,014 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 148 fatalities, 2,528 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 20, 2013	EF5	61 km	13.9 mi	24
May 3, 1999	EF5	81 km	37.0 mi	36
May 5, 1960	EF5	8 km	71.8 mi	5
May 9, 2016	EF4	81 km	8.9 mi	1
May 19, 2013	EF4	31 km	23.0 mi	2
May 24, 2011	EF4	94 km	33.3 mi	1
May 24, 2011	EF4	79 km	23.1 mi	0
May 10, 2010	EF4	43 km	22.3 mi	1
May 10, 2010	EF4	50 km	24.0 mi	2
May 8, 2003	EF4	53 km	17.3 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF4	99 km	35.0 mi	2
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	92 km	27.0 mi	1
May 17, 1981	EF4	36 km	33.6 mi	0
Apr 30, 1978	EF4	83 km	9.3 mi	0
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	87 km	29.0 mi	14
May 24, 1973	EF4	94 km	13.3 mi	2
Oct 5, 1970	EF4	14 km	25.0 mi	4
May 4, 1960	EF4	32 km	8.0 mi	0
May 9, 1959	EF4	74 km	6.2 mi	7
Sep 14, 1957	EF4	39 km	67.5 mi	2

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ARBUCKLE (29,823 acres, 1991).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1991	ARBUCKLE	29,823	93 km
2021	WINDMILL	28,410	94 km
2004	UNNAMED	27,091	82 km
2009	RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS	23,099	92 km
2011	HOG TRAP	22,895	75 km
2009	BURNT TRUST	22,578	91 km
1991	UNNAMED	16,700	88 km
2005	UNNAMED	15,416	92 km
2005	CABINESS	14,646	86 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	86 km
2006	RATLIFF CITY	12,435	100 km
2011	UNNAMED	11,348	86 km
2000	UNNAMED	9,943	92 km
2005	WEWOKA CREEK	9,921	53 km
1996	UNNAMED	9,481	89 km
1996	UNNAMED	9,165	77 km
2005	PROCTOR	9,044	88 km
2005	BEAR DEN	9,004	55 km
2005	DRIPPING SPRING	8,510	86 km
1991	UNNAMED	7,716	76 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	1.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	43°F (6°C)	2.0 in
March	52°F (11°C)	3.2 in
April	61°F (16°C)	3.6 in
May	69°F (20°C)	5.5 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.4 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.4 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.5 in
October	62°F (17°C)	4.1 in
November	50°F (10°C)	2.9 in
December	41°F (5°C)	1.9 in

Brooksville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.4").

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