Weather & Climate in White Oak, OK

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

White Oak enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 81°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 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 802 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	59.8°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	802 ft (244 m)
Area	6.0 sq mi (15.4 km²)
Population Density	41/sq mi
Coordinates	36.6091°N, 95.2755°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Craig County County
Nearest Airport	Grand Lake Regional (NRI) 23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"

23% above US avg

Snowfall 5.5"

Wettest Month (Sep) 5.00"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	55.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	88.5 / 100
Community Resilience	34.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

303 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	149 km	6 km
Jun 8, 2016	13 km NNW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.9	145 km	7 km
Mar 22, 2017	8 km SW of Shamrock, Oklahoma	M3.7	149 km	5 km
Jun 12, 2015	6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma	M3.7	130 km	0 km
Sep 3, 2016	13 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.6	148 km	6 km
Apr 4, 2018	12 km WSW of Ralston, Oklahoma	M3.6	143 km	5 km
Oct 9, 2016	11 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.5	146 km	4 km
Jan 31, 2016	1 km NW of Skedee, Oklahoma	M3.5	131 km	7 km
Jan 2, 2017	13 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.5	148 km	3 km
Apr 5, 2018	12 km WSW of Ralston, Oklahoma	M3.5	143 km	5 km
Mar 15, 2017	10 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.5	146 km	5 km
Oct 6, 2016	13 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.4	148 km	4 km
Feb 6, 2017	12 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.4	146 km	6 km
Jan 2, 2017	9 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.4	146 km	4 km
Apr 24, 2018	12 km WSW of Ralston, Oklahoma	M3.4	143 km	5 km
Sep 3, 2016	11 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.4	145 km	6 km
Jul 20, 2015	Oklahoma	M3.4	144 km	5 km
Jun 21, 2015	7 km SW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.4	146 km	5 km
Feb 9, 2016	6 km WNW of Maramec, Oklahoma	M3.4	137 km	5 km
Jul 4, 2015	7 km SW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M3.4	146 km	4 km

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

Tornado History

849 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 223 fatalities, 2,543 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 22, 2011	EF5	78 km	21.6 mi	158
May 10, 2008	EF4	45 km	75.5 mi	21
May 4, 2003	EF4	92 km	33.0 mi	4
Apr 24, 1993	EF4	71 km	5.5 mi	7
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	44 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 24, 1975	EF4	67 km	11.9 mi	3
Sep 27, 1959	EF4	27 km	20.4 mi	1
Apr 3, 1956	EF4	33 km	41.8 mi	0
May 25, 2024	EF3	55 km	23.9 mi	2
May 25, 2024	EF3	68 km	7.9 mi	0
May 22, 2019	EF3	80 km	9.2 mi	0
May 22, 2011	EF3	37 km	17.9 mi	0
Dec 31, 2010	EF3	93 km	21.1 mi	4
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	59 km	29.0 mi	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	70 km	25.0 mi	0
Apr 21, 2005	EF3	90 km	5.0 mi	0
May 4, 2003	EF3	60 km	25.0 mi	5
Apr 19, 2000	EF3	72 km	34.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	71 km	2.0 mi	2
Apr 24, 1993	EF3	72 km	8.0 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	53 km
2014	UNNAMED	36,112	74 km
2014	UNNAMED	32,901	86 km
2018	DRUMB	30,422	93 km
2021	CANDY CREEK	23,167	70 km
2004	UNNAMED	19,648	80 km
2015	WOLF CREEK	18,077	51 km
2014	UNNAMED	17,075	76 km
2023	HWY 123	14,980	70 km
2016	BAR-DEW LAKE	14,806	72 km
2014	UNNAMED	14,119	64 km
2023	NORTH DRUM	11,618	90 km
2023	ZINK	11,332	86 km
2017	MILSAP	10,879	98 km
2021	HUGHES	10,477	71 km
2015	Z BAR 7	10,170	80 km
2016	MUSTANG	10,060	67 km
2016	MAKER	9,940	91 km
2005	CHOUTEAU	9,765	71 km
2022	FRAZIER	9,706	96 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	1.7 in	Coldest, Driest
February	40°F (4°C)	2.0 in
March	49°F (10°C)	3.8 in
April	59°F (15°C)	3.8 in
May	67°F (19°C)	4.9 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.8 in
July	81°F (27°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	80°F (26°C)	3.5 in
September	72°F (22°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
October	60°F (16°C)	3.7 in
November	48°F (9°C)	3.7 in
December	38°F (4°C)	2.4 in

White Oak has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 37°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.7").

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