Weather & Climate in Eldon, OK

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

Eldon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°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 51.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 983 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	60.9°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	983 ft (300 m)
Area	9.2 sq mi (23.8 km²)
Population Density	47/sq mi
Coordinates	35.9401°N, 94.8092°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Adair County County
Nearest Airport	Muskogee-Davis Regional (MKO) 37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"

34% above US avg

Snowfall 4.3"

Wettest Month (May) 5.51"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	53.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	77.5 / 100
Community Resilience	2.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

69 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.

Aug 24, 2021	1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	105 km	7 km
Aug 18, 2019	1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	103 km	6 km
Aug 22, 2021	3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.4	104 km	7 km
Jul 22, 2021	2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.3	103 km	8 km
Feb 7, 2020	2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	107 km	6 km
Feb 7, 2020	3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	107 km	6 km
May 27, 2007	9 km SW of Hanna, Oklahoma	M3.2	137 km	5 km
Aug 12, 2019	1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	102 km	5 km
Jun 3, 2022	10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	109 km	13 km
Mar 14, 2022	12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma	M3.1	114 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2018	7 km SW of Indianola, Oklahoma	M3.1	131 km	5 km
Apr 1, 2020	2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.1	101 km	9 km
Sep 21, 2019	2 km NNE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.9	102 km	7 km
Feb 3, 2021	1 km SW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.9	106 km	7 km
May 8, 2022	13 km WSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.9	114 km	7 km
Aug 14, 2024	13 km WSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.9	114 km	8 km
Aug 12, 2021	2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.8	103 km	7 km
Jul 8, 2019	3 km ENE of Quinton, OK	M2.8	102 km	10 km
Mar 23, 2024	9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma	M2.8	75 km	5 km
Jun 5, 2022	13 km WSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.8	114 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

761 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 64 fatalities, 1,141 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976	EF5	83 km	11.9 mi	2
Apr 24, 1993	EF4	95 km	5.5 mi	7
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	100 km	4.0 mi	0
May 26, 1973	EF4	63 km	3.6 mi	5
Apr 19, 1968	EF4	96 km	2.0 mi	14
May 5, 1960	EF4	67 km	5.4 mi	5
Jan 22, 1957	EF4	61 km	0.1 mi	10
Apr 3, 1956	EF4	93 km	41.8 mi	0
May 25, 2024	EF3	44 km	7.9 mi	0
May 25, 2024	EF3	95 km	23.9 mi	2
Mar 30, 2022	EF3	62 km	5.2 mi	0
May 22, 2011	EF3	61 km	17.9 mi	0
Dec 31, 2010	EF3	23 km	21.1 mi	4
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	32 km	29.0 mi	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	35 km	25.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	86 km	4.5 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	40 km	2.0 mi	2
May 4, 1999	EF3	47 km	38.2 mi	0
Apr 21, 1996	EF3	96 km	15.0 mi	2
Apr 21, 1996	EF3	70 km	10.1 mi	2

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (18,089 acres, 2007).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2007	UNNAMED	18,089	40 km
2007	UNNAMED	14,774	88 km
2016	WEST CAVANAL FIRE	13,100	98 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,086	45 km
2017	MIDDLE RIDGE	8,501	44 km
2003	UNNAMED	7,415	79 km
2007	UNNAMED	6,657	44 km
2017	HILLTOP	6,523	40 km
2005	TEXANNA ROAD	6,139	79 km
2010	SPUD ROCK CENTRAL	6,117	81 km
2009	TELAMAY HOLLOW	5,686	9 km
2006	UNNAMED	5,537	84 km
2017	PERSIMMON RIDGE	5,333	41 km
2009	SAWMILL HOLLOW	5,166	12 km
2011	GRUBER	4,831	40 km
2017	UNNAMED	4,818	87 km
2017	BEAVER MOUNTAIN	4,754	98 km
1992	UNNAMED	4,546	18 km
2005	FLAT ROCK	4,472	48 km
1994	UNNAMED	4,292	65 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	2.0 in	Coldest, Driest
February	41°F (5°C)	2.3 in
March	50°F (10°C)	4.1 in
April	59°F (15°C)	4.4 in
May	67°F (19°C)	5.5 in	Wettest
June	74°F (24°C)	4.6 in
July	81°F (27°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	3.4 in
September	71°F (22°C)	5.0 in
October	61°F (16°C)	4.1 in
November	49°F (9°C)	4.0 in
December	40°F (4°C)	3.0 in

Eldon has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (2.0").

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