Weather & Climate in Inola, OK

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

Inola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 305 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 45.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 574 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	59.0°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	574 ft (175 m)
Area	6.7 sq mi (17.3 km²)
Population Density	279/sq mi
Coordinates	36.1132°N, 95.5516°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Rogers County County
Nearest Airport	Tulsa International (TUL) 20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"

21% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 5.31"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.77"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	80.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	36.4 / 100
Community Resilience	55.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
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	Relatively Low

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

Earthquake History

1,274 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	128 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	127 km	3 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	146 km	6 km
Apr 16, 2013	3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma	M4.2	147 km	7 km
Jul 14, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M4.2	106 km	7 km
Feb 27, 2010	8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma	M4.1	125 km	5 km
Sep 18, 2015	3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma	M4.1	113 km	0 km
Sep 25, 2015	1 km W of Cushing, Oklahoma	M4.0	112 km	3 km
Aug 17, 2016	2 km SW of Wellston, Oklahoma	M4.0	146 km	6 km
Apr 6, 2023	4 km ESE of Carney, Oklahoma	M4.0	133 km	7 km
Jun 8, 2016	13 km NNW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.9	125 km	7 km
May 10, 2012	9 km WNW of Prague, Oklahoma	M3.8	130 km	5 km
Jan 9, 2014	8 km SSE of Sparks, Oklahoma	M3.8	127 km	3 km
Apr 16, 2012	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M3.8	127 km	4 km
Sep 16, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M3.8	106 km	7 km
Sep 24, 2017	10 km SSE of Red Rock, Oklahoma	M3.8	144 km	7 km
Jun 16, 2021	3 km SE of Carney, Oklahoma	M3.7	134 km	7 km
Aug 24, 2021	1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	113 km	7 km
Aug 18, 2019	1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	111 km	6 km
Jul 11, 2015	8 km NW of Perkins, Oklahoma	M3.7	140 km	4 km

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

Tornado History

871 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 57 fatalities, 1,261 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 6, 2024	EF4	76 km	40.8 mi	2
Apr 24, 1993	EF4	25 km	5.5 mi	7
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	87 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	40 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	87 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	94 km	22.0 mi	3
May 26, 1973	EF4	66 km	3.6 mi	5
Sep 27, 1959	EF4	86 km	20.4 mi	1
Apr 3, 1956	EF4	90 km	41.8 mi	0
May 25, 2024	EF3	29 km	23.9 mi	2
May 25, 2024	EF3	86 km	7.9 mi	0
May 22, 2011	EF3	72 km	17.9 mi	0
Dec 31, 2010	EF3	90 km	21.1 mi	4
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	82 km	25.0 mi	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	41 km	29.0 mi	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	100 km	7.5 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	76 km	4.5 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	31 km	2.0 mi	2
Apr 24, 1993	EF3	24 km	8.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1992	EF3	41 km	4.0 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	76 km
2014	UNNAMED	51,112	84 km
2014	UNNAMED	36,112	76 km
2014	UNNAMED	32,901	98 km
2018	DRUMB	30,422	78 km
2021	CANDY CREEK	23,167	67 km
2014	RESERVE	19,016	98 km
2007	UNNAMED	18,089	59 km
2015	WOLF CREEK	18,077	83 km
2014	UNNAMED	17,075	93 km
2023	HWY 123	14,980	76 km
2016	BAR-DEW LAKE	14,806	91 km
2014	SPIDER	14,587	95 km
2004	UNNAMED	14,138	91 km
2014	UNNAMED	14,119	56 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	81 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,086	60 km
2023	NORTH DRUM	11,618	76 km
2023	ZINK	11,332	60 km
2017	MILSAP	10,879	72 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	1.8 in	Coldest, Driest
February	41°F (5°C)	2.1 in
March	51°F (10°C)	3.5 in
April	60°F (16°C)	3.9 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.3 in	Wettest
June	76°F (25°C)	4.8 in
July	81°F (27°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.8 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.8 in
October	62°F (16°C)	3.9 in
November	49°F (10°C)	3.7 in
December	40°F (4°C)	2.5 in

Inola has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 36°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.8").

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