Weather & Climate in Leonard, OK

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

Leonard enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°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 603 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	60.0°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	603 ft (184 m)
Area	1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density	128/sq mi
Coordinates	35.9228°N, 95.8010°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Wagoner County County
Nearest Airport	Okmulgee Regional/Paul And Betty Abbott Field (OKM) 16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

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	73.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	28.4 / 100
Community Resilience	43.0 / 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	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

2,917 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	116 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	97 km	3 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	147 km	8 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	119 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	149 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	147 km	7 km
Jan 27, 2015	3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	137 km	3 km
Apr 7, 2014	6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma	M4.2	133 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2016	1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma	M4.2	127 km	6 km
Jan 1, 2016	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	148 km	6 km
Apr 16, 2013	3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma	M4.2	120 km	7 km
Jun 21, 2020	9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	148 km	8 km
Jul 14, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M4.2	80 km	7 km
Apr 19, 2015	6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma	M4.2	138 km	3 km
Aug 3, 2017	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	147 km	5 km
Jun 18, 2014	7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.1	148 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.1	148 km	7 km
Feb 9, 2014	6 km SSW of Langston, Oklahoma	M4.1	134 km	5 km
Apr 27, 2015	7 km WSW of Langston, Oklahoma	M4.1	137 km	5 km
Feb 27, 2010	8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma	M4.1	95 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

878 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 68 fatalities, 1,286 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 6, 2024	EF4	67 km	40.8 mi	2
Apr 24, 1993	EF4	25 km	5.5 mi	7
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	70 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	59 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	63 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	74 km	22.0 mi	3
May 17, 1981	EF4	96 km	33.6 mi	0
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	77 km	29.0 mi	14
May 26, 1973	EF4	60 km	3.6 mi	5
May 25, 2024	EF3	43 km	23.9 mi	2
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	66 km	29.0 mi	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	73 km	7.5 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	60 km	4.5 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	50 km	2.0 mi	2
May 3, 1999	EF3	95 km	16.0 mi	0
May 26, 1997	EF3	84 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 24, 1993	EF3	23 km	8.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1992	EF3	53 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1984	EF3	55 km	22.0 mi	8
Nov 22, 1983	EF3	95 km	19.0 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	55 km
2014	UNNAMED	36,112	84 km
2018	DRUMB	30,422	75 km
2004	UNNAMED	27,091	92 km
2021	CANDY CREEK	23,167	74 km
2011	HOG TRAP	22,895	95 km
2009	BURNT TRUST	22,578	85 km
2014	RESERVE	19,016	92 km
2007	UNNAMED	18,089	64 km
1991	UNNAMED	16,700	92 km
2023	HWY 123	14,980	85 km
2014	SPIDER	14,587	93 km
2004	UNNAMED	14,138	66 km
2014	UNNAMED	14,119	64 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	51 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,086	63 km
2023	NORTH DRUM	11,618	75 km
2023	ZINK	11,332	55 km
2017	MILSAP	10,879	64 km
2021	HUGHES	10,477	86 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	1.8 in	Coldest, Driest
February	42°F (5°C)	2.1 in
March	51°F (10°C)	3.5 in
April	60°F (16°C)	3.8 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.3 in	Wettest
June	76°F (25°C)	4.6 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.7 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.7 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.9 in
November	50°F (10°C)	3.5 in
December	40°F (5°C)	2.4 in

Leonard has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 37°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.8").

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