Weather & Climate in Pocasset, OK

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

Pocasset enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,179 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	60.3°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,179 ft (359 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density	59/sq mi
Coordinates	35.1780°N, 97.9592°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Grady County County
Nearest Airport	Will Rogers World (OKC) 25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.20"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	75.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	42.4 / 100
Community Resilience	44.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

3,827 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	115 km	3 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	121 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	130 km	6 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	97 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	71 km	8 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	80 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	97 km	6 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	129 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	69 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	74 km	7 km
Feb 5, 2021	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	130 km	7 km
Mar 30, 2014	2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.2	110 km	5 km
Jul 17, 2016	5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	129 km	5 km
Jun 21, 2020	9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	142 km	8 km
Jan 18, 1995	4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M4.2	56 km	5 km
Mar 29, 2016	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.2	97 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2014	6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma	M4.2	101 km	5 km
Jan 1, 2016	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	74 km	6 km
Mar 5, 2018	5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	146 km	8 km
Mar 4, 2018	4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	146 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

1,009 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 128 fatalities, 2,367 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 20, 2013	EF5	32 km	13.9 mi	24
May 24, 2011	EF5	42 km	63.1 mi	9
May 3, 1999	EF5	11 km	37.0 mi	36
May 5, 1960	EF5	94 km	71.8 mi	5
May 9, 2016	EF4	88 km	8.9 mi	1
May 19, 2013	EF4	61 km	23.0 mi	2
May 24, 2011	EF4	19 km	33.3 mi	1
May 24, 2011	EF4	39 km	23.1 mi	0
May 10, 2010	EF4	43 km	24.0 mi	2
May 10, 2010	EF4	48 km	22.3 mi	1
May 8, 2003	EF4	43 km	17.3 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF4	82 km	35.0 mi	2
May 3, 1999	EF4	84 km	15.0 mi	1
May 22, 1981	EF4	41 km	16.7 mi	0
Apr 30, 1978	EF4	49 km	9.3 mi	0
Apr 17, 1976	EF4	61 km	32.9 mi	0
May 24, 1973	EF4	25 km	13.3 mi	2
Apr 19, 1972	EF4	96 km	28.2 mi	5
Oct 5, 1970	EF4	95 km	25.0 mi	4
Jun 10, 1967	EF4	79 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FERGUSON (41,429 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	FERGUSON	41,429	81 km
2012	TOWNLEY ROAD	24,139	90 km
2009	RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS	23,099	89 km
1996	WESTSIDE	16,723	88 km
2006	RATLIFF CITY	12,435	96 km
2024	RUSH	12,239	78 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,392	75 km
2022	62 FIRE	9,804	98 km
1993	CRATER CREEK	8,963	77 km
2000	CRATERLK-L	8,876	80 km
1994	MT SCOTT	8,005	74 km
2000	UNNAMED	7,962	71 km
2006	BIA EMPIRE	7,544	81 km
2015	CRATER CREEK	7,378	79 km
2012	NOBLE	7,037	66 km
2006	BIALOCO	6,843	100 km
2006	VELMA	6,364	79 km
2009	LINDSAY	6,195	38 km
2022	115 / MEERS	6,136	70 km
2023	RX MARCY RUSH	5,998	79 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	1.2 in	Coldest, Driest
February	42°F (6°C)	1.5 in
March	51°F (10°C)	2.7 in
April	60°F (16°C)	2.9 in
May	69°F (20°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.2 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.3 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.7 in
September	74°F (23°C)	4.0 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.2 in
November	49°F (9°C)	2.1 in
December	40°F (4°C)	1.3 in

Pocasset has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.2").

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