Weather & Climate in Perry, OK

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

Perry enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 317 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 36.1 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,070 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	60.4°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,070 ft (326 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density	656/sq mi
Coordinates	36.2801°N, 97.3082°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Noble County County
Nearest Airport	Stillwater Regional (SWO) 15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.1"

5% below US avg

Snowfall 6.5"

Wettest Month (May) 5.20"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	44.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	86.6 / 100
Community Resilience	56.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

6,837 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	38 km	6 km
Feb 13, 2016	18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M5.1	128 km	8 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	96 km	3 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	129 km	4 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	25 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	19 km	6 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	75 km	8 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	77 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	40 km	5 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	56 km	5 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	86 km	10 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	69 km	6 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	105 km	4 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	130 km	7 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	58 km	5 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	131 km	7 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	130 km	7 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	77 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	19 km	6 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	85 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

864 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 139 fatalities, 1,522 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 25, 1955	EF5	68 km	56.4 mi	80
May 25, 1955	EF5	49 km	28.4 mi	20
May 6, 2024	EF4	86 km	40.8 mi	2
May 3, 1999	EF4	56 km	35.0 mi	2
May 3, 1999	EF4	70 km	15.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	89 km	25.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	72 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	27 km	66.0 mi	0
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	81 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	67 km	22.0 mi	3
May 2, 1979	EF4	95 km	20.6 mi	1
Apr 30, 1978	EF4	87 km	9.3 mi	0
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	70 km	29.0 mi	14
Mar 16, 1965	EF4	79 km	82.7 mi	0
Apr 2, 1956	EF4	67 km	108.3 mi	2
May 1, 1954	EF4	98 km	59.2 mi	0
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	98 km	25.1 mi	0
May 6, 2015	EF3	98 km	2.0 mi	0
May 19, 2013	EF3	66 km	20.8 mi	0
May 10, 2010	EF3	87 km	47.7 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	86 km
2018	DRUMB	30,422	93 km
2014	RESERVE	19,016	75 km
2018	WEST 60	18,715	93 km
2014	SPIDER	14,587	83 km
2023	NORTH DRUM	11,618	95 km
2017	MILSAP	10,879	90 km
2011	GREYHORSE	10,411	68 km
2011	UNNAMED	10,205	92 km
2016	MAKER	9,940	98 km
2022	FRAZIER	9,706	92 km
2024	BOWMAN	9,422	66 km
2022	BUG CREEK	9,106	74 km
2009	MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY	8,186	19 km
2024	ZINK	7,434	91 km
2018	EAST BUFORD	7,028	77 km
2023	TIMBER HILL	6,857	88 km
2024	ALRED	6,832	89 km
2011	UNNAMED	6,747	89 km
2014	UNNAMED	6,609	79 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	1.1 in	Coldest, Driest
February	41°F (5°C)	1.6 in
March	50°F (10°C)	2.9 in
April	59°F (15°C)	3.5 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.2 in
July	83°F (29°C)	2.9 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	3.1 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.3 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.0 in
November	48°F (9°C)	2.4 in
December	39°F (4°C)	1.7 in

Perry has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 37°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.1").

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