Weather & Climate in Earlsboro, OK

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

Earlsboro 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 1,012 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	1,012 ft (308 m)
Area	9.2 sq mi (23.8 km²)
Population Density	62/sq mi
Coordinates	35.3292°N, 96.8029°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Pottawatomie County County
Nearest Airport	Shawnee Regional (SNL) 8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.39"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.46"

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

4,169 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	122 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	23 km	3 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	121 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	125 km	6 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	61 km	8 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	82 km	5 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	101 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	47 km	6 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	78 km	5 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	61 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	125 km	6 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	66 km	7 km
Jul 17, 2016	5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	124 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2016	1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma	M4.2	50 km	6 km
Mar 29, 2016	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.2	102 km	5 km
Jan 1, 2016	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	66 km	6 km
Jan 27, 2015	3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	112 km	3 km
Jan 18, 1995	4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M4.2	95 km	5 km
Apr 19, 2015	6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma	M4.2	84 km	3 km
Mar 30, 2014	2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.2	116 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: 145 fatalities, 2,553 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 20, 2013	EF5	75 km	13.9 mi	24
May 3, 1999	EF5	98 km	37.0 mi	36
May 5, 1960	EF5	13 km	71.8 mi	5
May 9, 2016	EF4	99 km	8.9 mi	1
May 19, 2013	EF4	46 km	23.0 mi	2
May 24, 2011	EF4	98 km	23.1 mi	0
May 10, 2010	EF4	59 km	22.3 mi	1
May 10, 2010	EF4	64 km	24.0 mi	2
May 8, 2003	EF4	66 km	17.3 mi	0
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	97 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	74 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	86 km	22.0 mi	3
May 17, 1981	EF4	19 km	33.6 mi	0
Apr 30, 1978	EF4	90 km	9.3 mi	0
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	70 km	29.0 mi	14
Oct 5, 1970	EF4	12 km	25.0 mi	4
May 4, 1960	EF4	42 km	8.0 mi	0
May 9, 1959	EF4	81 km	6.2 mi	7
Sep 14, 1957	EF4	59 km	67.5 mi	2
May 1, 1954	EF4	52 km	59.2 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FREEDOM HILL (57,116 acres, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	FREEDOM HILL	57,116	88 km
2004	UNNAMED	27,091	71 km
2011	HOG TRAP	22,895	64 km
2009	BURNT TRUST	22,578	78 km
1991	UNNAMED	16,700	77 km
2005	CABINESS	14,646	78 km
2004	UNNAMED	14,138	87 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	68 km
2011	UNNAMED	11,348	76 km
2011	UNNAMED	10,205	90 km
2005	WEWOKA CREEK	9,921	44 km
1996	UNNAMED	9,481	78 km
1996	UNNAMED	9,165	63 km
2005	PROCTOR	9,044	75 km
2005	BEAR DEN	9,004	39 km
2005	DRIPPING SPRING	8,510	67 km
2009	MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY	8,186	99 km
1991	UNNAMED	7,716	65 km
2005	SHERWOOD	7,473	38 km
2012	NOBLE	7,037	43 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	1.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	43°F (6°C)	2.0 in
March	52°F (11°C)	3.2 in
April	61°F (16°C)	3.7 in
May	69°F (20°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.3 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.5 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.5 in
October	62°F (17°C)	4.0 in
November	50°F (10°C)	2.9 in
December	41°F (5°C)	1.9 in

Earlsboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.5").

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