Weather & Climate in Paoli, OK

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

Paoli enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°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 38.4 inches. The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 956 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	61.5°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	956 ft (291 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	1,757/sq mi
Coordinates	34.8270°N, 97.2623°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Garvin County County
Nearest Airport	Ada Regional (ADT) 34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"

1% above US avg

Snowfall 3.8"

Wettest Month (May) 5.71"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	61.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	53.2 / 100
Community Resilience	30.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

2,785 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	91 km	3 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	88 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	132 km	5 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	78 km	5 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	107 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	97 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	86 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	94 km	7 km
Mar 29, 2016	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.2	132 km	5 km
Jul 14, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M4.2	126 km	7 km
Apr 16, 2013	3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma	M4.2	96 km	7 km
Mar 30, 2014	2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.2	149 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2014	6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma	M4.2	118 km	5 km
Jan 18, 1995	4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M4.2	31 km	5 km
Jan 1, 2016	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	95 km	6 km
Apr 19, 2015	6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma	M4.2	125 km	3 km
Apr 7, 2016	1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma	M4.2	93 km	6 km
Aug 3, 2017	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	95 km	5 km
Apr 4, 2015	6 km SE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.1	146 km	5 km
Jul 28, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.1	133 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

1,017 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 130 fatalities, 2,205 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 20, 2013	EF5	61 km	13.9 mi	24
May 3, 1999	EF5	63 km	37.0 mi	36
May 5, 1960	EF5	59 km	71.8 mi	5
May 9, 2016	EF4	31 km	8.9 mi	1
May 19, 2013	EF4	48 km	23.0 mi	2
May 24, 2011	EF4	67 km	33.3 mi	1
May 24, 2011	EF4	43 km	23.1 mi	0
May 10, 2010	EF4	42 km	22.3 mi	1
May 10, 2010	EF4	56 km	24.0 mi	2
May 8, 2003	EF4	61 km	17.3 mi	0
May 17, 1981	EF4	84 km	33.6 mi	0
Apr 30, 1978	EF4	95 km	9.3 mi	0
May 24, 1973	EF4	91 km	13.3 mi	2
Apr 19, 1972	EF4	56 km	28.2 mi	5
Oct 5, 1970	EF4	64 km	25.0 mi	4
Apr 27, 1966	EF4	88 km	10.2 mi	0
May 4, 1960	EF4	44 km	8.0 mi	0
May 9, 1959	EF4	67 km	6.2 mi	7
Sep 14, 1957	EF4	14 km	67.5 mi	2
May 1, 1954	EF4	65 km	59.2 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LOCO-HEALDTON (56,584 acres, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2009	LOCO-HEALDTON	56,584	59 km
1991	ARBUCKLE	29,823	50 km
2021	WINDMILL	28,410	47 km
2009	RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS	23,099	42 km
2009	BRUSHY MOUNTAIN	18,412	86 km
2005	UNNAMED	15,416	44 km
2006	RATLIFF CITY	12,435	49 km
2000	UNNAMED	9,943	47 km
2005	WEWOKA CREEK	9,921	87 km
2005	BEAR DEN	9,004	98 km
2006	BIA EMPIRE	7,544	78 km
2005	SHERWOOD	7,473	71 km
1988	UNNAMED	7,228	52 km
2012	NOBLE	7,037	38 km
2006	BIALOCO	6,843	68 km
2005	MISSION	6,735	68 km
2017	SQUIRREL CREEK	6,463	90 km
2006	VELMA	6,364	52 km
2009	LINDSAY	6,195	38 km
1996	TURNPIKE MVD	5,912	49 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	1.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	44°F (7°C)	2.0 in
March	53°F (11°C)	3.2 in
April	61°F (16°C)	3.5 in
May	70°F (21°C)	5.7 in	Wettest
June	78°F (25°C)	4.3 in
July	83°F (28°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	82°F (28°C)	2.3 in
September	74°F (24°C)	4.5 in
October	63°F (17°C)	4.1 in
November	51°F (10°C)	2.8 in
December	42°F (6°C)	2.0 in

Paoli has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (1.6").

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