Weather & Climate in Pryor Creek, OK

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

Pryor Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°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 44.7 inches. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 625 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	59.0°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	625 ft (191 m)
Area	10.1 sq mi (26.2 km²)
Population Density	941/sq mi
Coordinates	36.2997°N, 95.3113°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Mayes County County
Nearest Airport	Grand Lake Regional (NRI) 32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.7"

18% above US avg

Snowfall 7.5"

Wettest Month (May) 4.92"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.81"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	77.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	83.2 / 100
Community Resilience	25.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

673 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	146 km	6 km
Jul 14, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M4.2	133 km	7 km
Sep 18, 2015	3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma	M4.1	138 km	0 km
Sep 25, 2015	1 km W of Cushing, Oklahoma	M4.0	137 km	3 km
Jun 8, 2016	13 km NNW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.9	142 km	7 km
Sep 16, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M3.8	133 km	7 km
Aug 24, 2021	1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	132 km	7 km
Aug 18, 2019	1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	130 km	6 km
Mar 22, 2017	8 km SW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M3.7	130 km	5 km
Oct 4, 2016	15 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.7	147 km	6 km
Sep 9, 2016	4 km ENE of Morrison, Oklahoma	M3.7	148 km	7 km
Jun 12, 2015	6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma	M3.7	122 km	0 km
Sep 16, 2015	2 km WSW of Cushing, Oklahoma	M3.7	138 km	4 km
Apr 10, 2014	5 km E of Morrison, Oklahoma	M3.7	147 km	8 km
Feb 1, 2014	6 km NNW of Agra, Oklahoma	M3.6	149 km	5 km
Nov 22, 2013	6 km SSW of Glencoe, Oklahoma	M3.6	148 km	3 km
Jan 15, 2016	6 km S of Ripley, Oklahoma	M3.6	149 km	4 km
Sep 3, 2016	13 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.6	144 km	6 km
Jul 14, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M3.6	133 km	7 km
Apr 4, 2018	12 km WSW of Ralston, Oklahoma	M3.6	141 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

858 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 69 fatalities, 1,480 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 6, 2024	EF4	94 km	40.8 mi	2
May 10, 2008	EF4	79 km	75.5 mi	21
Apr 24, 1993	EF4	49 km	5.5 mi	7
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	40 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 24, 1975	EF4	88 km	11.9 mi	3
May 26, 1973	EF4	83 km	3.6 mi	5
Sep 27, 1959	EF4	61 km	20.4 mi	1
Apr 3, 1956	EF4	61 km	41.8 mi	0
May 25, 2024	EF3	62 km	7.9 mi	0
May 25, 2024	EF3	41 km	23.9 mi	2
May 22, 2011	EF3	42 km	17.9 mi	0
Dec 31, 2010	EF3	75 km	21.1 mi	4
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	29 km	29.0 mi	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	60 km	25.0 mi	0
May 4, 2003	EF3	93 km	25.0 mi	5
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	99 km	4.5 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	37 km	2.0 mi	2
Apr 24, 1993	EF3	49 km	8.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1992	EF3	48 km	4.0 mi	0
Nov 22, 1983	EF3	71 km	19.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (51,112 acres, 2014).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2014	UNNAMED	51,112	74 km
2014	UNNAMED	36,112	80 km
2014	UNNAMED	32,901	98 km
2018	DRUMB	30,422	90 km
2021	CANDY CREEK	23,167	73 km
2004	UNNAMED	19,648	98 km
2007	UNNAMED	18,089	68 km
2015	WOLF CREEK	18,077	72 km
2014	UNNAMED	17,075	91 km
2023	HWY 123	14,980	78 km
2016	BAR-DEW LAKE	14,806	88 km
2014	UNNAMED	14,119	63 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,086	71 km
2023	NORTH DRUM	11,618	88 km
2023	ZINK	11,332	77 km
2017	MILSAP	10,879	90 km
2021	HUGHES	10,477	79 km
2011	UNNAMED	10,205	96 km
2015	Z BAR 7	10,170	86 km
2016	MUSTANG	10,060	76 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	1.8 in	Coldest, Driest
February	41°F (5°C)	2.1 in
March	50°F (10°C)	3.7 in
April	60°F (15°C)	4.0 in
May	68°F (20°C)	4.9 in	Wettest
June	76°F (24°C)	4.9 in
July	80°F (27°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	3.2 in
September	72°F (22°C)	4.9 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.9 in
November	49°F (10°C)	3.9 in
December	40°F (4°C)	2.6 in

Pryor Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (1.8").

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