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Weather & Climate in Pensacola, OK

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

Pensacola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 81°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 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 653 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation653 ft (199 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density313/sq mi
Coordinates36.4592°N, 95.1278°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMayes County County
Nearest AirportGrand Lake Regional (NRI)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.2 / 100
Community Resilience25.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

119 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.

Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 150 km 6 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma M3.7 140 km 0 km
Jan 31, 2016 1 km NW of Skedee, Oklahoma M3.5 142 km 7 km
Jul 8, 2017 6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma M3.4 141 km 7 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma M3.4 140 km 1 km
Feb 9, 2016 6 km WNW of Maramec, Oklahoma M3.4 147 km 5 km
Jul 3, 2016 2 km W of Quay, Oklahoma M3.4 148 km 5 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 150 km 8 km
Jul 23, 2015 1 km NE of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.3 150 km 4 km
Sep 16, 2015 1 km ESE of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.3 150 km 5 km
Aug 8, 2015 5 km NW of Quay, Oklahoma M3.3 149 km 4 km
Apr 21, 2016 4 km SW of Yale, Oklahoma M3.3 150 km 5 km
Sep 16, 2015 1 km SE of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.2 149 km 3 km
Jun 16, 2015 6 km NNE of Maramec, Oklahoma M3.2 138 km 5 km
Jun 6, 2016 7 km W of Maramec, Oklahoma M3.2 148 km 5 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 149 km 5 km
Feb 12, 2017 6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma M3.1 140 km 4 km
May 27, 2015 7 km NNE of Maramec, Oklahoma M3.1 138 km 6 km
May 6, 2015 5 km ESE of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.1 146 km 1 km
Jun 13, 2015 6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma M3.1 139 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

856 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 227 fatalities, 2,617 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 81 km 21.6 mi 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 60 km 75.5 mi 21
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 72 km 5.5 mi 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 53 km 4.0 mi 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 64 km 11.9 mi 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 45 km 20.4 mi 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 37 km 41.8 mi 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 49 km 7.9 mi 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 60 km 23.9 mi 2
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 95 km 5.2 mi 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 85 km 9.2 mi 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 21 km 17.9 mi 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 72 km 21.1 mi 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 50 km 25.0 mi 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 40 km 29.0 mi 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 71 km 25.0 mi 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 97 km 49.0 mi 7
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 93 km 34.0 mi 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 56 km 2.0 mi 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF3 72 km 8.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (51,112 acres, 2014).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 73 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 89 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 84 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 100 km
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 84 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 71 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 95 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 86 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 91 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 76 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 88 km
2023 ZINK 11,332 95 km
2021 HUGHES 10,477 87 km
2015 Z BAR 7 10,170 96 km
2016 MUSTANG 10,060 84 km
2016 MAKER 9,940 99 km
2005 CHOUTEAU 9,765 86 km
2003 WOOLAROC 8,859 96 km
2021 JAVINE 8,699 96 km
2022 LIBERTY RANCH 7,583 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
May 67°F (20°C) 4.8 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 3.6 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.9 in Wettest
October 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in

Pensacola has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 37°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (1.7").

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