Weather & Climate in Lequire, OK

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

Lequire enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 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 47.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 544 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	60.5°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	544 ft (166 m)
Area	3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Population Density	45/sq mi
Coordinates	35.1111°N, 95.1119°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Haskell County County
Nearest Airport	Muskogee-Davis Regional (MKO) 40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"

25% above US avg

Snowfall 4.6"

Wettest Month (May) 6.06"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	30.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	41.7 / 100
Community Resilience	9.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

180 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	131 km	5 km
Apr 3, 2012	8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma	M4.1	88 km	5 km
Aug 24, 2021	1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	24 km	7 km
Aug 18, 2019	1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	22 km	6 km
Apr 7, 2021	7 km WSW of Horntown, Oklahoma	M3.6	110 km	29 km
Aug 18, 2014	4 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma	M3.5	128 km	5 km
Jan 4, 2013	6 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma	M3.5	131 km	5 km
Jul 24, 2013	4 km NNW of Cromwell, Oklahoma	M3.5	128 km	9 km
Dec 17, 2013	10 km SSE of Prague, Oklahoma	M3.4	143 km	3 km
Aug 27, 2009	7 km NNW of Francis, Oklahoma	M3.4	138 km	5 km
Oct 20, 2002	8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma	M3.4	128 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2024	9 km N of Stonewall, Oklahoma	M3.4	135 km	27 km
Aug 22, 2021	3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.4	20 km	7 km
Sep 9, 2012	8 km WNW of Cromwell, Oklahoma	M3.4	133 km	3 km
Jul 22, 2021	2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.3	21 km	8 km
Mar 31, 2012	7 km S of Paden, Oklahoma	M3.3	138 km	5 km
May 16, 2019	3 km W of Horntown, Oklahoma	M3.3	107 km	5 km
Aug 8, 2013	10 km W of Cromwell, Oklahoma	M3.3	135 km	4 km
Aug 17, 2015	12 km N of Seminole, Oklahoma	M3.3	144 km	5 km
Feb 7, 2012	8 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma	M3.3	132 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

603 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 95 fatalities, 1,058 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976	EF5	39 km	11.9 mi	2
May 11, 1992	EF4	86 km	10.0 mi	0
Mar 26, 1976	EF4	38 km	10.7 mi	1
May 26, 1973	EF4	52 km	3.6 mi	5
Apr 19, 1968	EF4	77 km	2.0 mi	14
May 5, 1961	EF4	43 km	26.4 mi	16
May 5, 1960	EF4	59 km	5.4 mi	5
May 5, 1960	EF4	31 km	62.4 mi	16
Jan 22, 1957	EF4	51 km	0.1 mi	10
Apr 9, 2009	EF3	95 km	14.8 mi	3
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	51 km	4.5 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	96 km	2.0 mi	2
May 4, 1999	EF3	72 km	38.2 mi	0
May 26, 1997	EF3	70 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 21, 1996	EF3	67 km	10.1 mi	2
Apr 26, 1984	EF3	94 km	22.0 mi	8
Nov 22, 1983	EF3	51 km	3.0 mi	0
Nov 22, 1983	EF3	88 km	19.0 mi	0
Dec 2, 1982	EF3	90 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 1981	EF3	90 km	3.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (27,091 acres, 2004).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2004	UNNAMED	27,091	87 km
2011	HOG TRAP	22,895	94 km
2009	BURNT TRUST	22,578	78 km
2007	UNNAMED	18,089	66 km
2011	UNNAMED	17,973	84 km
1991	UNNAMED	16,700	81 km
2000	UNNAMED	15,318	95 km
2005	CABINESS	14,646	85 km
2004	UNNAMED	14,138	71 km
2009	40 ACRE TURNAROUND	13,985	53 km
1998	UNNAMED	13,929	93 km
2016	WEST CAVANAL FIRE	13,100	31 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,163	94 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,086	62 km
2016	UNNAMED	11,929	93 km
2011	UNNAMED	11,348	85 km
2007	UNNAMED	10,593	78 km
2011	UNNAMED	10,444	72 km
1996	UNNAMED	9,481	79 km
2021	BILLY CREEK	9,236	60 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	2.2 in	Coldest, Driest
February	44°F (6°C)	2.9 in
March	52°F (11°C)	4.1 in
April	61°F (16°C)	4.5 in
May	68°F (20°C)	6.1 in	Wettest
June	76°F (24°C)	4.2 in
July	82°F (28°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	3.1 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.9 in
October	63°F (17°C)	4.2 in
November	51°F (11°C)	4.2 in
December	42°F (6°C)	2.9 in

Lequire has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (2.2").

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