Weather & Climate in Pawhuska, OK

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

Pawhuska enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°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 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 813 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	59.9°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	813 ft (248 m)
Area	3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²)
Population Density	809/sq mi
Coordinates	36.6691°N, 96.3312°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Osage County County
Nearest Airport	Tulsa International (TUL) 41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"

19% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 5.20"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	78.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	80.9 / 100
Community Resilience	35.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

4,775 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	60 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	132 km	3 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	122 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	114 km	6 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	132 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	134 km	5 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	143 km	5 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	123 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	129 km	6 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	115 km	6 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	121 km	6 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	147 km	7 km
Mar 5, 2018	5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	128 km	8 km
Jul 17, 2016	5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	114 km	5 km
Mar 29, 2016	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.2	135 km	5 km
Jun 21, 2020	9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	98 km	8 km
Mar 30, 2014	2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.2	131 km	5 km
Jan 1, 2016	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	147 km	6 km
Jan 26, 2015	5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.2	124 km	7 km
Feb 5, 2021	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	114 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

796 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 150 fatalities, 1,630 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 25, 1955	EF5	85 km	28.4 mi	20
May 25, 1955	EF5	77 km	56.4 mi	80
May 6, 2024	EF4	38 km	40.8 mi	2
Apr 24, 1993	EF4	73 km	5.5 mi	7
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	58 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	60 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	85 km	25.0 mi	1
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	81 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	70 km	22.0 mi	3
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	85 km	29.0 mi	14
Sep 27, 1959	EF4	98 km	20.4 mi	1
Apr 2, 1956	EF4	59 km	108.3 mi	2
May 25, 2024	EF3	65 km	23.9 mi	2
May 29, 2004	EF3	96 km	7.5 mi	0
May 8, 2003	EF3	36 km	45.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 2000	EF3	93 km	34.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1993	EF3	68 km	11.5 mi	0
Apr 24, 1993	EF3	75 km	8.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1992	EF3	54 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1991	EF3	89 km	14.0 mi	1

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	70 km
2014	UNNAMED	51,112	51 km
2014	UNNAMED	36,112	21 km
2014	UNNAMED	32,901	21 km
2018	DRUMB	30,422	23 km
2021	CANDY CREEK	23,167	27 km
2014	UNNAMED	20,760	95 km
2015	UNNAMED	20,347	34 km
2004	UNNAMED	19,648	36 km
2014	RESERVE	19,016	25 km
2018	WEST 60	18,715	19 km
2015	WOLF CREEK	18,077	53 km
2014	UNNAMED	17,075	29 km
2023	HWY 123	14,980	25 km
2016	BAR-DEW LAKE	14,806	32 km
2014	SPIDER	14,587	15 km
2014	UNNAMED	14,119	38 km
2016	FERGUSON RANCH	13,625	92 km
1996	UNNAMED	13,265	93 km
2023	NORTH DRUM	11,618	22 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	1.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	40°F (4°C)	1.9 in
March	49°F (10°C)	3.4 in
April	59°F (15°C)	4.1 in
May	67°F (20°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
June	76°F (24°C)	4.6 in
July	82°F (28°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	3.2 in
September	72°F (22°C)	4.8 in
October	60°F (16°C)	3.6 in
November	48°F (9°C)	3.1 in
December	38°F (3°C)	2.0 in

Pawhuska has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 37°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.4").

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