Weather & Climate in Cole, OK

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

Cole enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 320 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 36.3 inches. The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,112 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	61.4°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,112 ft (339 m)
Area	15.0 sq mi (38.8 km²)
Population Density	57/sq mi
Coordinates	35.0985°N, 97.5627°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	McClain County County
Nearest Airport	Will Rogers World (OKC) 20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"

4% below US avg

Snowfall 6.2"

Wettest Month (May) 5.16"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	62.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	24.3 / 100
Community Resilience	63.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

3,863 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	87 km	3 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	125 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	133 km	6 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	99 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	114 km	5 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	76 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	78 km	6 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	132 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	57 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	65 km	7 km
Apr 7, 2016	1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma	M4.2	72 km	6 km
Jul 17, 2016	5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	132 km	5 km
Mar 30, 2014	2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.2	115 km	5 km
Jan 1, 2016	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	65 km	6 km
Apr 7, 2014	6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma	M4.2	92 km	5 km
Jan 27, 2015	3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	132 km	3 km
Feb 5, 2021	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	132 km	7 km
Mar 29, 2016	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.2	99 km	5 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

1,089 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 135 fatalities, 2,537 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 20, 2013	EF5	22 km	13.9 mi	24
May 24, 2011	EF5	76 km	63.1 mi	9
May 3, 1999	EF5	26 km	37.0 mi	36
May 5, 1960	EF5	61 km	71.8 mi	5
May 9, 2016	EF4	63 km	8.9 mi	1
May 19, 2013	EF4	29 km	23.0 mi	2
May 24, 2011	EF4	38 km	33.3 mi	1
May 24, 2011	EF4	29 km	23.1 mi	0
May 10, 2010	EF4	22 km	24.0 mi	2
May 10, 2010	EF4	15 km	22.3 mi	1
May 8, 2003	EF4	26 km	17.3 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF4	88 km	35.0 mi	2
May 3, 1999	EF4	99 km	15.0 mi	1
May 22, 1981	EF4	77 km	16.7 mi	0
May 17, 1981	EF4	92 km	33.6 mi	0
Apr 30, 1978	EF4	56 km	9.3 mi	0
Apr 17, 1976	EF4	91 km	32.9 mi	0
May 24, 1973	EF4	50 km	13.3 mi	2
Apr 19, 1972	EF4	80 km	28.2 mi	5
Oct 5, 1970	EF4	63 km	25.0 mi	4

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LOCO-HEALDTON (56,584 acres, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2009	LOCO-HEALDTON	56,584	88 km
1991	ARBUCKLE	29,823	88 km
2021	WINDMILL	28,410	82 km
2009	RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS	23,099	68 km
2005	UNNAMED	15,416	77 km
2006	RATLIFF CITY	12,435	77 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,392	98 km
2000	UNNAMED	9,943	85 km
1994	MT SCOTT	8,005	100 km
2000	UNNAMED	7,962	95 km
2006	BIA EMPIRE	7,544	82 km
2005	SHERWOOD	7,473	93 km
1988	UNNAMED	7,228	91 km
2012	NOBLE	7,037	31 km
2006	BIALOCO	6,843	88 km
2005	MISSION	6,735	82 km
2006	VELMA	6,364	67 km
2009	LINDSAY	6,195	19 km
2022	115 / MEERS	6,136	98 km
1996	TURNPIKE MVD	5,912	89 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	1.2 in	Coldest, Driest
February	43°F (6°C)	1.8 in
March	52°F (11°C)	2.8 in
April	61°F (16°C)	3.2 in
May	69°F (20°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.1 in
July	83°F (28°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.6 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.2 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.5 in
November	50°F (10°C)	2.2 in
December	41°F (5°C)	1.7 in

Cole has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.2").

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