Weather & Climate in Prue, OK

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

Prue enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°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 41.8 inches. The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 817 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	60.8°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	817 ft (249 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density	776/sq mi
Coordinates	36.2494°N, 96.2665°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Pawnee County County
Nearest Airport	Tulsa International (TUL) 21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.8"

10% above US avg

Snowfall 8.4"

Wettest Month (May) 4.92"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	48.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	77.4 / 100
Community Resilience	27.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

4,675 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	63 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	91 km	3 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	112 km	6 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	117 km	5 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	121 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	124 km	8 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	97 km	6 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	137 km	5 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	120 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	113 km	6 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	136 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	125 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	121 km	7 km
Feb 5, 2021	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	112 km	7 km
Jan 26, 2015	5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.2	144 km	7 km
Jun 21, 2020	9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	99 km	8 km
Mar 5, 2018	5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	135 km	8 km
Mar 29, 2016	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.2	121 km	5 km
Mar 4, 2018	4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	135 km	8 km
Jan 1, 2016	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma	M4.2	121 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

834 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 59 fatalities, 1,233 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 6, 2024	EF4	12 km	40.8 mi	2
Apr 24, 1993	EF4	41 km	5.5 mi	7
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	24 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	54 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	39 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	35 km	22.0 mi	3
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	48 km	29.0 mi	14
Apr 2, 1956	EF4	89 km	108.3 mi	2
May 25, 2024	EF3	45 km	23.9 mi	2
May 29, 2004	EF3	55 km	7.5 mi	0
May 8, 2003	EF3	55 km	45.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	97 km	2.0 mi	2
May 3, 1999	EF3	82 km	16.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1993	EF3	97 km	11.5 mi	0
Apr 24, 1993	EF3	42 km	8.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1992	EF3	43 km	4.0 mi	0
May 15, 1990	EF3	81 km	7.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF3	89 km	22.0 mi	8
Mar 15, 1982	EF3	93 km	6.0 mi	1
Apr 19, 1981	EF3	37 km	4.9 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	26 km
2014	UNNAMED	51,112	78 km
2014	UNNAMED	36,112	46 km
2014	UNNAMED	32,901	65 km
2018	DRUMB	30,422	24 km
2021	CANDY CREEK	23,167	39 km
2015	UNNAMED	20,347	81 km
2004	UNNAMED	19,648	77 km
2014	RESERVE	19,016	37 km
2018	WEST 60	18,715	63 km
2015	WOLF CREEK	18,077	79 km
2014	UNNAMED	17,075	68 km
2023	HWY 123	14,980	50 km
2016	BAR-DEW LAKE	14,806	68 km
2014	SPIDER	14,587	40 km
2014	UNNAMED	14,119	37 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	81 km
2023	NORTH DRUM	11,618	25 km
2023	ZINK	11,332	12 km
2017	MILSAP	10,879	10 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	1.3 in	Coldest, Driest
February	41°F (5°C)	1.9 in
March	50°F (10°C)	3.4 in
April	60°F (15°C)	3.4 in
May	68°F (20°C)	4.9 in	Wettest
June	76°F (25°C)	4.1 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.9 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	3.1 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.8 in
October	62°F (16°C)	3.3 in
November	49°F (9°C)	2.8 in
December	39°F (4°C)	1.9 in

Prue has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (1.3").

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