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Weather & Climate in Porum, OK

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

Porum enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 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 47.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 584 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density782/sq mi
Coordinates35.3571°N, 95.2634°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHaskell County County
Nearest AirportMuskogee-Davis Regional (MKO)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 4.6"
Wettest Month (May) 5.59"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score30.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.7 / 100
Community Resilience9.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

353 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 137 km 3 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 132 km 5 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 140 km 7 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 98 km 5 km
Feb 27, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M4.1 137 km 5 km
Sep 16, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.8 140 km 7 km
May 10, 2012 9 km WNW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 139 km 5 km
Jan 9, 2014 8 km SSE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.8 138 km 3 km
Apr 16, 2012 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 137 km 4 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 29 km 7 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 27 km 6 km
Mar 22, 2017 8 km SW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.7 137 km 5 km
Mar 22, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.7 137 km 8 km
Apr 7, 2021 7 km WSW of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.6 101 km 29 km
Sep 11, 2017 8 km ESE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.6 136 km 5 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.6 140 km 7 km
Aug 18, 2014 4 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 111 km 5 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.5 140 km 7 km
Jan 4, 2013 6 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 114 km 5 km
Aug 3, 2017 9 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.5 140 km 6 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

729 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 102 fatalities, 1,248 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 54 km 11.9 mi 2
May 11, 1992 EF4 92 km 10.0 mi 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 67 km 10.7 mi 1
May 26, 1973 EF4 22 km 3.6 mi 5
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 92 km 2.0 mi 14
May 5, 1961 EF4 73 km 26.4 mi 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 65 km 5.4 mi 5
May 5, 1960 EF4 53 km 62.4 mi 16
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 53 km 0.1 mi 10
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 95 km 21.1 mi 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 84 km 29.0 mi 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 68 km 2.0 mi 2
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 25 km 4.5 mi 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 69 km 38.2 mi 0
May 26, 1997 EF3 60 km 5.0 mi 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 74 km 10.1 mi 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF3 100 km 8.0 mi 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 72 km 22.0 mi 8
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 72 km 19.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 80 km 3.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (27,091 acres, 2004).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 77 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 84 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 67 km
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 40 km
2011 UNNAMED 17,973 97 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 73 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 81 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 53 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 70 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 78 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 55 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 36 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 79 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,444 95 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 71 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 90 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 73 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 78 km
2007 EASY TO HANDLE 9,120 89 km
2005 PROCTOR 9,044 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
September 74°F (23°C) 5.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in
November 51°F (10°C) 4.1 in
December 42°F (5°C) 2.9 in

Porum has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (2.1").

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