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Weather & Climate in Oak Hill-Piney, OK

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

Oak Hill-Piney enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°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 49.5 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 987 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation987 ft (301 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates36.3787°N, 94.7266°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDelaware County County
Nearest AirportGrand Lake Regional (NRI)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"
30% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.9 / 100
Community Resilience5.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
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

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.2.

Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 150 km 5 km
Apr 1, 2020 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.1 148 km 9 km
Sep 21, 2019 2 km NNE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 149 km 7 km
Jul 8, 2019 3 km ENE of Quinton, OK M2.8 149 km 10 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 65 km 5 km
Aug 15, 2019 2 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.8 150 km 5 km
Sep 26, 2019 2 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.8 150 km 7 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 96 km 5 km
May 23, 2021 4 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.7 147 km 6 km
Apr 3, 2016 Arkansas-Oklahoma border region M2.7 81 km 5 km
Aug 20, 2019 2 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.7 150 km 5 km
May 22, 2021 4 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.7 147 km 6 km
Aug 13, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.7 150 km 5 km
May 21, 2021 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.6 149 km 7 km
Mar 1, 2021 4 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.6 150 km 7 km
Jul 15, 2019 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.6 149 km 7 km
Aug 16, 2019 1 km NNE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.6 150 km 7 km
May 13, 2021 1 km NNE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.6 150 km 8 km
Aug 17, 2019 2 km NNE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.6 149 km 7 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km NNE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.6 150 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

743 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 214 fatalities, 2,208 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 76 km 21.6 mi 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 78 km 75.5 mi 21
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 89 km 4.0 mi 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 52 km 11.9 mi 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 70 km 20.4 mi 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 49 km 41.8 mi 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 13 km 7.9 mi 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 93 km 23.9 mi 2
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 59 km 5.2 mi 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 82 km 9.2 mi 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 19 km 17.9 mi 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 45 km 21.1 mi 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 18 km 25.0 mi 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 46 km 29.0 mi 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 81 km 25.0 mi 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 76 km 49.0 mi 7
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 65 km 2.0 mi 2
May 4, 1999 EF3 91 km 38.2 mi 0
Jul 2, 1992 EF3 99 km 4.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 59 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: UNNAMED (18,089 acres, 2007).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 84 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 89 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 90 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,657 89 km
2017 HILLTOP 6,523 82 km
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 41 km
2017 PERSIMMON RIDGE 5,333 87 km
2009 SAWMILL HOLLOW 5,166 38 km
2011 GRUBER 4,831 83 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,546 32 km
2005 FLAT ROCK 4,472 60 km
2004 UNNAMED 4,424 93 km
1995 F128 4,210 38 km
2024 NATURE FIRE 3,744 39 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,700 86 km
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 59 km
2011 UNNAMED 3,301 85 km
2011 UNNAMED 3,285 77 km
2004 UNNAMED 3,238 84 km
1989 UNNAMED 3,186 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
March 49°F (10°C) 3.9 in
April 58°F (15°C) 4.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in
September 71°F (21°C) 5.0 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in

Oak Hill-Piney has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.9").

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