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Weather & Climate in Idabel, OK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Idabel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 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 54.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 431 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 431 ft (131 m) |
| Area | 16.7 sq mi (43.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 418/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9074°N, 94.8222°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sevier County County |
| Nearest Airport | Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (TXK) 55 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 95.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
77 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Apr 3, 2012 | 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 2021 | 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma | M3.7 | 143 km | 7 km |
| Aug 18, 2019 | 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma | M3.7 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Aug 22, 2021 | 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 142 km | 7 km |
| Oct 20, 2002 | 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 123 km | 5 km |
| May 31, 1997 | 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas | M3.4 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Mar 16, 1997 | 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas | M3.4 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jul 22, 2021 | 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma | M3.3 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Feb 25, 2009 | 4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma | M3.3 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2020 | 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 142 km | 6 km |
| Feb 7, 2020 | 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 142 km | 6 km |
| Jun 24, 2013 | 6 km W of Lehigh, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Aug 12, 2019 | 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jun 3, 2022 | 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 148 km | 13 km |
| Mar 14, 2022 | 12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 10 km SW of Lehigh, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 145 km | 25 km |
| Apr 1, 2020 | 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 146 km | 9 km |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 46 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 2014 | Oklahoma | M3.0 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2010 | 6 km WNW of Wardville, Oklahoma | M2.9 | 145 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 1 | — | 266 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
457 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 60 fatalities, 685 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF5 | 73 km | 53.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2022 | EF4 | 92 km | 44.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2022 | EF4 | 59 km | 60.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF4 | 80 km | 23.0 mi | 10 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF4 | 50 km | 45.0 mi | 3 |
| May 13, 1981 | EF4 | 83 km | 8.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 1976 | EF4 | 99 km | 10.7 mi | 1 |
| Mar 12, 1971 | EF4 | 57 km | 5.1 mi | 1 |
| May 5, 1961 | EF4 | 93 km | 26.4 mi | 16 |
| May 4, 1960 | EF4 | 82 km | 30.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 75 km | 13.0 mi | 7 |
| Nov 4, 2022 | EF3 | 70 km | 15.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2022 | EF3 | 99 km | 16.9 mi | 1 |
| Apr 9, 2009 | EF3 | 84 km | 14.8 mi | 3 |
| Apr 9, 2009 | EF3 | 34 km | 37.2 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1999 | EF3 | 87 km | 71.5 mi | 1 |
| Nov 15, 1987 | EF3 | 97 km | 12.2 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1983 | EF3 | 87 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 23, 1982 | EF3 | 89 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF3 | 99 km | 18.0 mi | 5 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (10,444 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 10,444 | 85 km |
| 2007 | BRANTLEY CABIN | 9,666 | 43 km |
| 2021 | BILLY CREEK | 9,236 | 88 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 8,217 | 51 km |
| 2023 | RX CEDAR MTN | 7,175 | 34 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 6,409 | 51 km |
| 2020 | ASHFORD WELCH | 5,976 | 40 km |
| 2022 | LITTLE MISSOURI | 5,624 | 99 km |
| 2024 | RX LITTLE MISSOURI | 5,312 | 99 km |
| 2022 | MCWA NE RX | 5,063 | 50 km |
| 2022 | CARTER CREEK WEST | 4,791 | 36 km |
| 2003 | POPS | 4,475 | 55 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 4,439 | 46 km |
| 2022 | WESTERN LOOP EAST/WEST | 4,395 | 81 km |
| 2022 | GOLDEN BRANCH | 4,195 | 82 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 4,138 | 92 km |
| 2023 | RX MCWA LINSON | 4,068 | 47 km |
| 2022 | N BEE ROUGH RX | 4,052 | 39 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 4,044 | 47 km |
| 2020 | MCWA LINSON | 4,007 | 47 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in |
Idabel has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 42°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (2.7").