Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Toco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 308 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 48.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 569 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average
65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average
43°F (6°C)
July Average
85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days
308 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
569 ft (173 m)
Area
0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density
388/sq mi
Coordinates
33.6539°N, 95.6495°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Lamar County County
Nearest Airport
Durant Regional/Eaker Field (DUA) 47 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall48.9"
29% above US avg
Wettest Month (May)5.67"
Driest Month (Jan)2.28"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
79.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability
72.5 / 100
Community Resilience
44.5 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively High
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively High
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Very High
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively High
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
87 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M4.5.
Sep 6, 1997
6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma
M4.5
133 km
5 km
Apr 3, 2012
8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma
M4.1
111 km
5 km
Jan 7, 2015
6 km NE of Irving, Texas
M3.6
146 km
5 km
Apr 28, 2013
4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma
M3.5
120 km
5 km
Jan 6, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.5
148 km
6 km
Mar 4, 2013
5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma
M3.5
112 km
5 km
May 31, 1997
3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas
M3.4
60 km
5 km
Oct 20, 2002
8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma
M3.4
80 km
5 km
Aug 7, 2024
9 km N of Stonewall, Oklahoma
M3.4
145 km
27 km
Sep 23, 2013
4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma
M3.4
143 km
5 km
Sep 25, 2010
5 km ENE of Madill, Oklahoma
M3.3
111 km
5 km
Apr 2, 2015
5 km NNE of Irving, Texas
M3.3
149 km
8 km
May 18, 2015
5 km N of Irving, Texas
M3.3
150 km
5 km
Feb 25, 2009
4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma
M3.3
125 km
5 km
Sep 23, 2013
2 km NNE of Marietta, Oklahoma
M3.2
139 km
9 km
Apr 15, 2010
7 km ENE of Centrahoma, Oklahoma
M3.2
123 km
1 km
May 27, 2013
5 km SSW of Bee, Oklahoma
M3.2
99 km
7 km
Jun 24, 2013
6 km W of Lehigh, Oklahoma
M3.2
108 km
5 km
Feb 27, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.1
149 km
8 km
Feb 3, 2009
2 km SSE of Centrahoma, Oklahoma
M3.1
122 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 1.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2008
Ike
Category 1
—
297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
558 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 33 fatalities, 704 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982
EF5
53 km
53.0 mi
0
Nov 4, 2022
EF4
11 km
44.7 mi
0
Nov 4, 2022
EF4
41 km
60.2 mi
0
Apr 2, 1982
EF4
2 km
23.0 mi
10
May 13, 1981
EF4
14 km
8.8 mi
0
May 4, 1960
EF4
41 km
30.8 mi
0
Apr 2, 1957
EF4
78 km
7.9 mi
3
Apr 30, 2019
EF3
62 km
27.6 mi
2
May 9, 2016
EF3
47 km
13.8 mi
0
May 25, 2015
EF3
68 km
18.8 mi
1
Apr 14, 2011
EF3
90 km
17.0 mi
2
May 9, 2006
EF3
87 km
9.3 mi
3
May 4, 1999
EF3
69 km
71.5 mi
1
Apr 2, 1982
EF3
57 km
52.0 mi
1
Apr 2, 1982
EF3
58 km
32.0 mi
1
Apr 2, 1982
EF3
54 km
8.0 mi
0
May 23, 1981
EF3
92 km
9.7 mi
0
May 3, 1979
EF3
98 km
7.2 mi
0
Dec 3, 1973
EF3
95 km
3.0 mi
0
Oct 22, 1972
EF3
81 km
1.5 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (10,935 acres, 2005).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2005
UNNAMED
10,935
87 km
2011
UNNAMED
10,444
98 km
2005
PINE SPRINGS
7,709
81 km
2023
RX CEDAR MTN
7,175
98 km
2006
MILL CREEK
6,577
81 km
1994
UNNAMED
5,677
96 km
2005
ACHILLE
4,958
71 km
2022
CARTER CREEK WEST
4,791
94 km
2003
POPS
4,475
68 km
2022
VALLEY X RANCH FIRE
4,334
93 km
2009
HALF BANK
3,240
86 km
2006
WHITE ROCK
3,228
62 km
2000
UNNAMED
3,113
85 km
2022
KERNS RANCH FIRE
2,978
86 km
2023
RX GLOVER
2,877
91 km
2022
1980 ROAD FIRE
2,784
59 km
2024
EAST 1980 ROAD FIRE
2,767
59 km
2011
CANEY CREEK
2,570
74 km
2017
MCGEE CREEK FIRE
2,491
84 km
2015
UNNAMED
2,408
94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
43°F (6°C)
2.3 in
Coldest, Driest
February
46°F (8°C)
3.2 in
March
54°F (12°C)
4.1 in
April
62°F (17°C)
4.0 in
May
70°F (21°C)
5.7 in
Wettest
June
78°F (26°C)
4.0 in
July
85°F (30°C)
3.3 in
Warmest
August
82°F (28°C)
2.4 in
September
76°F (24°C)
4.5 in
October
65°F (18°C)
4.5 in
November
53°F (12°C)
3.9 in
December
45°F (7°C)
3.4 in
Toco has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 43°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (2.3").