Weather & Climate in Loyal, OK

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

Loyal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 320 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 31.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,116 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	58.9°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,116 ft (340 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density	1,144/sq mi
Coordinates	35.9728°N, 98.1182°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Blaine County County
Nearest Airport	Enid Woodring Regional (WDG) 33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.8"

16% below US avg

Wettest Month (May) 4.76"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	32.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	49.7 / 100
Community Resilience	32.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

7,012 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	118 km	6 km
Feb 13, 2016	18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M5.1	78 km	8 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	132 km	3 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	80 km	4 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	65 km	6 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	56 km	5 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	49 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	78 km	8 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	102 km	8 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	88 km	10 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	86 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	98 km	6 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	80 km	7 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	63 km	5 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	79 km	7 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	98 km	4 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	79 km	7 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	78 km	5 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	87 km	5 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	90 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

888 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 94 fatalities, 1,757 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 20, 2013	EF5	89 km	13.9 mi	24
May 24, 2011	EF5	61 km	63.1 mi	9
May 3, 1999	EF5	97 km	37.0 mi	36
May 10, 2010	EF4	94 km	24.0 mi	2
May 8, 2003	EF4	89 km	17.3 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF4	16 km	15.0 mi	1
May 3, 1999	EF4	41 km	35.0 mi	2
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	72 km	66.0 mi	0
May 22, 1981	EF4	76 km	16.7 mi	0
May 2, 1979	EF4	57 km	20.6 mi	1
Apr 30, 1978	EF4	55 km	9.3 mi	0
May 24, 1973	EF4	65 km	13.3 mi	2
Jun 10, 1967	EF4	23 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 16, 1965	EF4	70 km	82.7 mi	0
May 1, 1954	EF4	93 km	59.2 mi	0
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	91 km	2.4 mi	0
May 25, 2019	EF3	55 km	2.2 mi	2
May 6, 2015	EF3	95 km	10.3 mi	0
May 6, 2015	EF3	86 km	2.0 mi	0
May 31, 2013	EF3	54 km	16.2 mi	8

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RHEA (277,949 acres, 2018).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2018	RHEA	277,949	80 km
2009	PUTNAM	42,995	75 km
2009	CHESTER	34,432	75 km
2022	720 FIRE	8,761	29 km
2009	MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY	8,186	73 km
2014	CAMARGO	7,494	96 km
2015	UNNAMED	5,975	80 km
2009	CLEO	5,063	63 km
2007	SALT FORK DELTA	4,784	93 km
2018	OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS	4,432	91 km
2020	YOLO RANCH FIRE	4,173	46 km
2005	SALT FORK DELTA	3,980	91 km
2022	OKSLR-FY22-RX-WILDERNESS/FG	3,534	91 km
2014	GUTHRIE	3,014	68 km
2008	UNNAMED	3,001	89 km
2006	STRONG	2,509	60 km
2006	CASHION COMPLEX	2,482	52 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,439	84 km
2023	OKSLR-FY23-RX-WILDERNESS-UNIT	2,322	91 km
2024	RX OKSLR-FY24-HFR-RX-UNIT J	2,320	82 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	0.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	41°F (5°C)	1.3 in
March	50°F (10°C)	2.5 in
April	59°F (15°C)	3.0 in
May	69°F (20°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
June	78°F (25°C)	4.1 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.3 in	Warmest
August	82°F (28°C)	2.7 in
September	74°F (23°C)	3.5 in
October	62°F (16°C)	2.6 in
November	48°F (9°C)	2.1 in
December	39°F (4°C)	1.4 in

Loyal has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 36°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.9").

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