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Weather & Climate in Roland, OK

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

Roland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°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 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 449 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density1,005/sq mi
Coordinates35.4141°N, 94.5149°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySequoyah County County
Nearest AirportFort Smith Regional (FSM)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.83"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability93.7 / 100
Community Resilience5.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

81 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.

Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 85 km 7 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 83 km 6 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 135 km 29 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 82 km 7 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 82 km 8 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 86 km 6 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 87 km 6 km
May 27, 2007 9 km SW of Hanna, Oklahoma M3.2 136 km 5 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 83 km 5 km
Jun 3, 2022 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 94 km 13 km
Mar 14, 2022 12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma M3.1 99 km 8 km
Jan 7, 2018 7 km SW of Indianola, Oklahoma M3.1 124 km 5 km
Apr 1, 2020 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.1 82 km 9 km
Apr 14, 2012 3 km W of Arpelar, Oklahoma M3.0 145 km 5 km
Jul 28, 1990 18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.9 138 km 4 km
Sep 21, 2019 2 km NNE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 83 km 7 km
Feb 3, 2021 1 km SW of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 85 km 7 km
May 8, 2022 13 km WSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 98 km 7 km
Aug 14, 2024 13 km WSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 97 km 8 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.8 82 km 7 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

572 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 97 fatalities, 1,146 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 29 km 11.9 mi 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 53 km 45.7 mi 4
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 88 km 10.7 mi 1
May 26, 1973 EF4 75 km 3.6 mi 5
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 33 km 2.0 mi 14
May 5, 1961 EF4 89 km 26.4 mi 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 93 km 62.4 mi 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 5 km 5.4 mi 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 15 km 0.1 mi 10
May 25, 2024 EF3 99 km 7.9 mi 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 85 km 5.2 mi 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 89 km 29.0 mi 1
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 65 km 21.1 mi 4
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 98 km 14.8 mi 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 92 km 25.0 mi 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 93 km 29.0 mi 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 91 km 2.0 mi 2
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 91 km 4.5 mi 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 18 km 38.2 mi 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 78 km 15.0 mi 2
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (18,089 acres, 2007).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 65 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 44 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 67 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 42 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 46 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 66 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 42 km
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 99 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 68 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 84 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 72 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 82 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 21 km
2016 DOG HOUSE FIRE 8,304 93 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 72 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 80 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 80 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 56 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 80 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,804 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.8 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in

Roland has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (2.3").

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