Weather & Climate in Paden, OK

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

Paden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°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 999 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	60.7°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	999 ft (304 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	959/sq mi
Coordinates	35.5084°N, 96.5671°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Okfuskee County County
Nearest Airport	Shawnee Regional (SNL) 24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.51"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.30"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	40.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	96.2 / 100
Community Resilience	15.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

4,128 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	107 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	18 km	3 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	122 km	6 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	120 km	5 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	95 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	75 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	105 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	51 km	6 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	87 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	122 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	76 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	77 km	7 km
Jan 18, 1995	4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M4.2	124 km	5 km
Mar 30, 2014	2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.2	118 km	5 km
Jan 1, 2016	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	78 km	6 km
Apr 7, 2016	1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma	M4.2	58 km	6 km
Apr 19, 2015	6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma	M4.2	85 km	3 km
Jan 27, 2015	3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	105 km	3 km
Feb 5, 2021	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	122 km	7 km
Mar 29, 2016	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.2	106 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

1,019 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 118 fatalities, 2,251 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 20, 2013	EF5	99 km	13.9 mi	24
May 5, 1960	EF5	42 km	71.8 mi	5
May 6, 2024	EF4	93 km	40.8 mi	2
May 19, 2013	EF4	72 km	23.0 mi	2
May 10, 2010	EF4	86 km	22.3 mi	1
May 10, 2010	EF4	88 km	24.0 mi	2
May 8, 2003	EF4	90 km	17.3 mi	0
Apr 24, 1993	EF4	98 km	5.5 mi	7
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	74 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	50 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	64 km	22.0 mi	3
May 17, 1981	EF4	18 km	33.6 mi	0
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	50 km	29.0 mi	14
Oct 5, 1970	EF4	38 km	25.0 mi	4
May 4, 1960	EF4	66 km	8.0 mi	0
May 9, 1959	EF4	99 km	6.2 mi	7
Sep 14, 1957	EF4	88 km	67.5 mi	2
May 1, 1954	EF4	74 km	59.2 mi	0
Apr 28, 1950	EF4	50 km	4.5 mi	5
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	81 km	2.4 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	62 km
2004	UNNAMED	27,091	62 km
2011	HOG TRAP	22,895	58 km
2009	BURNT TRUST	22,578	67 km
1991	UNNAMED	16,700	68 km
2005	CABINESS	14,646	73 km
2004	UNNAMED	14,138	68 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	43 km
2011	UNNAMED	11,348	71 km
2023	ZINK	11,332	97 km
2017	MILSAP	10,879	94 km
2011	UNNAMED	10,205	63 km
2016	MAKER	9,940	94 km
2005	WEWOKA CREEK	9,921	45 km
2022	FRAZIER	9,706	95 km
1996	UNNAMED	9,481	69 km
1996	UNNAMED	9,165	49 km
2005	PROCTOR	9,044	62 km
2005	BEAR DEN	9,004	27 km
2005	DRIPPING SPRING	8,510	40 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	1.3 in	Coldest, Driest
February	43°F (6°C)	1.9 in
March	52°F (11°C)	3.0 in
April	61°F (16°C)	3.4 in
May	69°F (20°C)	5.5 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.3 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.5 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.5 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.6 in
November	50°F (10°C)	3.0 in
December	41°F (5°C)	2.0 in

Paden has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.3").

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