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Weather & Climate in Petrolia, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Petrolia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 84°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 33.3 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 993 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 993 ft (303 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 546/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0131°N, 98.2318°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cotton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lawton-Fort Sill Regional (LAW) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
246 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Jan 18, 1995 | 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 1998 | 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2002 | 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma | M3.8 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Nov 28, 2013 | 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas | M3.7 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Dec 9, 2013 | 8 km S of Perrin, Texas | M3.7 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Sep 25, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma | M3.7 | 67 km | 20 km |
| Dec 8, 2013 | 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas | M3.6 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Dec 17, 1992 | 7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma | M3.6 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Nov 20, 2013 | 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas | M3.6 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Jun 8, 2004 | 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma | M3.5 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2013 | 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma | M3.5 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 2013 | 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma | M3.5 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Apr 19, 2021 | 8 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma | M3.5 | 118 km | 11 km |
| Jan 28, 2009 | 0 km ENE of Amber, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 3 km NE of Dibble, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 130 km | 6 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas | M3.4 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Mar 6, 2020 | 8 km NE of Alex, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2021 | 7 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma | M3.3 | 119 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
640 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 109 fatalities, 2,533 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 3, 1964 | EF5 | 28 km | 4.7 mi | 7 |
| Nov 7, 2011 | EF4 | 98 km | 17.4 mi | 0 |
| Feb 10, 2009 | EF4 | 57 km | 37.0 mi | 8 |
| Apr 2, 1980 | EF4 | 99 km | 8.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 10, 1979 | EF4 | 87 km | 39.7 mi | 11 |
| Apr 10, 1979 | EF4 | 44 km | 46.9 mi | 42 |
| Apr 17, 1976 | EF4 | 100 km | 32.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1972 | EF4 | 75 km | 28.2 mi | 5 |
| May 26, 1962 | EF4 | 25 km | 10.1 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1957 | EF4 | 38 km | 21.6 mi | 4 |
| May 18, 1951 | EF4 | 82 km | 2.0 mi | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2024 | EF3 | 39 km | 21.7 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 2024 | EF3 | 70 km | 47.3 mi | 7 |
| May 10, 2010 | EF3 | 88 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 2000 | EF3 | 87 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| May 3, 1999 | EF3 | 97 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1995 | EF3 | 78 km | 34.1 mi | 3 |
| May 7, 1995 | EF3 | 85 km | 26.0 mi | 2 |
| May 29, 1994 | EF3 | 93 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 13, 1990 | EF3 | 53 km | 22.0 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 | 80 km |
| 2011 | FERGUSON | 41,429 | 94 km |
| 2021 | WINDMILL | 28,410 | 99 km |
| 2009 | MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX | 25,907 | 50 km |
| 2012 | TOWNLEY ROAD | 24,139 | 99 km |
| 2009 | RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS | 23,099 | 88 km |
| 2009 | TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX | 20,991 | 41 km |
| 2009 | BRUSHY MOUNTAIN | 18,412 | 85 km |
| 1996 | WESTSIDE | 16,723 | 99 km |
| 2006 | RINGGOLD | 16,382 | 41 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 15,416 | 97 km |
| 2008 | ARCHER CO | 13,969 | 72 km |
| 2009 | APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 | 13,805 | 70 km |
| 1996 | HENRIETTA FIRE | 13,629 | 45 km |
| 2006 | RATLIFF CITY | 12,435 | 84 km |
| 2024 | RUSH | 12,239 | 90 km |
| 2011 | WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX | 12,118 | 49 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 10,392 | 78 km |
| 2022 | 62 FIRE | 9,804 | 99 km |
| 1993 | CRATER CREEK | 8,963 | 83 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in |
Petrolia has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 40°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.3").