Weather & Climate in Tryon, OK

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

Tryon 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 320 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 36.1 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 999 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	320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	999 ft (304 m)
Area	2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density	244/sq mi
Coordinates	35.8771°N, 96.9696°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Lincoln County County
Nearest Airport	Stillwater Regional (SWO) 21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.1"

5% below US avg

Snowfall 2.2"

Wettest Month (May) 5.39"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	71.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	87.5 / 100
Community Resilience	27.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

5,616 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	61 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	42 km	3 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	66 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	67 km	6 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	56 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	48 km	8 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	131 km	8 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	144 km	5 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	139 km	10 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	110 km	5 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	46 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	24 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	50 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	67 km	6 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	112 km	6 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	137 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	45 km	7 km
Jan 18, 1995	4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M4.2	135 km	5 km
Mar 4, 2018	4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	96 km	8 km
Mar 5, 2018	5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	97 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

1,008 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 115 fatalities, 2,319 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 20, 2013	EF5	89 km	13.9 mi	24
May 5, 1960	EF5	67 km	71.8 mi	5
May 25, 1955	EF5	98 km	28.4 mi	20
May 6, 2024	EF4	75 km	40.8 mi	2
May 19, 2013	EF4	76 km	23.0 mi	2
May 10, 2010	EF4	81 km	24.0 mi	2
May 10, 2010	EF4	88 km	22.3 mi	1
May 8, 2003	EF4	79 km	17.3 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF4	64 km	35.0 mi	2
May 3, 1999	EF4	89 km	15.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	81 km	66.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	52 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	43 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	40 km	22.0 mi	3
May 17, 1981	EF4	68 km	33.6 mi	0
Apr 30, 1978	EF4	78 km	9.3 mi	0
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	30 km	29.0 mi	14
Oct 5, 1970	EF4	61 km	25.0 mi	4
May 1, 1954	EF4	64 km	59.2 mi	0
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	71 km	2.4 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	55 km
2018	DRUMB	30,422	89 km
2014	RESERVE	19,016	81 km
2014	SPIDER	14,587	90 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	88 km
2023	NORTH DRUM	11,618	91 km
2023	ZINK	11,332	87 km
2017	MILSAP	10,879	78 km
2011	GREYHORSE	10,411	76 km
2011	UNNAMED	10,205	61 km
2016	MAKER	9,940	83 km
2005	WEWOKA CREEK	9,921	98 km
2022	FRAZIER	9,706	79 km
2024	BOWMAN	9,422	78 km
2022	BUG CREEK	9,106	79 km
2005	BEAR DEN	9,004	82 km
2005	DRIPPING SPRING	8,510	81 km
2009	MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY	8,186	41 km
2005	SHERWOOD	7,473	99 km
2024	ZINK	7,434	77 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	1.1 in	Coldest, Driest
February	42°F (5°C)	1.8 in
March	51°F (10°C)	3.1 in
April	60°F (16°C)	3.4 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.2 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.7 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.3 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.2 in
November	49°F (9°C)	2.6 in
December	40°F (4°C)	1.7 in

Tryon has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.1").

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