Weather & Climate in Wardville, OK

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

Wardville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°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 45.6 inches. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 679 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.1°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	679 ft (207 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density	53/sq mi
Coordinates	34.6546°N, 96.0309°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Coal County County
Nearest Airport	Mc Alester Regional (MLC) 21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"

20% above US avg

Snowfall 3.2"

Wettest Month (May) 5.59"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	32.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	97.7 / 100
Community Resilience	9.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

706 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	118 km	3 km
Sep 6, 1997	6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma	M4.5	37 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	150 km	6 km
Apr 16, 2013	3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma	M4.2	150 km	7 km
Jul 14, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M4.2	146 km	7 km
Jan 18, 1995	4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M4.2	144 km	5 km
Feb 27, 2010	8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma	M4.1	120 km	5 km
Apr 3, 2012	8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma	M4.1	14 km	5 km
Aug 17, 2016	2 km SW of Wellston, Oklahoma	M4.0	148 km	6 km
Nov 15, 1990	5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M3.9	143 km	5 km
Jul 15, 2014	3 km N of Harrah, Oklahoma	M3.9	141 km	7 km
Apr 16, 2012	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M3.8	118 km	4 km
Jan 9, 2014	8 km SSE of Sparks, Oklahoma	M3.8	120 km	3 km
Sep 16, 2017	10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M3.8	147 km	7 km
May 10, 2012	9 km WNW of Prague, Oklahoma	M3.8	117 km	5 km
Aug 24, 2021	1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	79 km	7 km
Aug 18, 2019	1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	81 km	6 km
May 31, 2014	1 km ESE of Choctaw, Oklahoma	M3.7	145 km	7 km
Jan 15, 2010	3 km ESE of Jones, Oklahoma	M3.7	149 km	8 km
Mar 22, 2010	8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma	M3.7	120 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

632 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 82 fatalities, 725 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982	EF5	72 km	53.0 mi	0
May 11, 1992	EF4	13 km	10.0 mi	0
May 17, 1981	EF4	93 km	33.6 mi	0
Mar 26, 1976	EF4	88 km	10.7 mi	1
Apr 27, 1966	EF4	59 km	10.2 mi	0
May 5, 1961	EF4	92 km	26.4 mi	16
May 5, 1960	EF4	71 km	62.4 mi	16
May 4, 1960	EF4	77 km	30.8 mi	0
May 4, 1960	EF4	78 km	8.0 mi	0
May 9, 1959	EF4	50 km	6.2 mi	7
Apr 2, 1957	EF4	92 km	5.2 mi	2
Apr 2, 1957	EF4	89 km	7.9 mi	3
Apr 28, 1950	EF4	58 km	4.5 mi	5
Apr 27, 2024	EF3	54 km	27.9 mi	2
Apr 27, 2024	EF3	90 km	9.9 mi	1
Apr 30, 2019	EF3	78 km	27.6 mi	2
May 9, 2016	EF3	63 km	9.1 mi	1
May 9, 2016	EF3	77 km	13.8 mi	0
May 25, 2015	EF3	78 km	18.8 mi	1
Apr 14, 2011	EF3	45 km	17.0 mi	2

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (27,091 acres, 2004).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2004	UNNAMED	27,091	53 km
2011	HOG TRAP	22,895	52 km
2009	BURNT TRUST	22,578	58 km
2011	UNNAMED	17,973	22 km
1991	UNNAMED	16,700	51 km
2005	CABINESS	14,646	40 km
2004	UNNAMED	14,138	78 km
2009	40 ACRE TURNAROUND	13,985	49 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	98 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,163	19 km
2011	UNNAMED	11,348	43 km
2005	UNNAMED	10,935	30 km
2011	UNNAMED	10,444	61 km
2005	WEWOKA CREEK	9,921	63 km
1996	UNNAMED	9,481	51 km
2011	TI VALLEY	9,205	46 km
1996	UNNAMED	9,165	68 km
2007	EASY TO HANDLE	9,120	30 km
2005	PROCTOR	9,044	60 km
2005	BEAR DEN	9,004	81 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	2.0 in	Coldest, Driest
February	44°F (7°C)	2.5 in
March	53°F (11°C)	3.7 in
April	61°F (16°C)	4.5 in
May	69°F (20°C)	5.6 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.2 in
July	81°F (27°C)	2.6 in
August	81°F (27°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
September	75°F (24°C)	4.8 in
October	64°F (18°C)	4.1 in
November	52°F (11°C)	3.3 in
December	43°F (6°C)	2.4 in

Wardville has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (2.0").

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