Weather & Climate in Yale, OK

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

Yale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 317 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 38.0 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 805 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	60.4°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	805 ft (245 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density	1,146/sq mi
Coordinates	36.1151°N, 96.7011°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Pawnee County County
Nearest Airport	Stillwater Regional (SWO) 22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.0"

0% below US avg

Snowfall 4.1"

Wettest Month (May) 5.12"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	48.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	77.4 / 100
Community Resilience	27.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

5,494 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	40 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	65 km	3 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	76 km	6 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	79 km	5 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	127 km	8 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	84 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	80 km	5 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	79 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	59 km	6 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	142 km	10 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	109 km	5 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	109 km	6 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	140 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	76 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	85 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	80 km	7 km
Mar 30, 2014	2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.2	83 km	5 km
Feb 5, 2021	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	76 km	7 km
Mar 5, 2018	5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	103 km	8 km
Mar 29, 2016	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.2	80 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

906 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 173 fatalities, 2,201 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1960	EF5	95 km	71.8 mi	5
May 25, 1955	EF5	85 km	28.4 mi	20
May 25, 1955	EF5	94 km	56.4 mi	80
May 6, 2024	EF4	39 km	40.8 mi	2
May 3, 1999	EF4	92 km	35.0 mi	2
Apr 24, 1993	EF4	78 km	5.5 mi	7
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	17 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	96 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	84 km	66.0 mi	0
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	26 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	10 km	22.0 mi	3
May 17, 1981	EF4	86 km	33.6 mi	0
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	19 km	29.0 mi	14
Oct 5, 1970	EF4	90 km	25.0 mi	4
Apr 2, 1956	EF4	82 km	108.3 mi	2
May 1, 1954	EF4	100 km	59.2 mi	0
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	93 km	25.1 mi	0
May 25, 2024	EF3	87 km	23.9 mi	2
May 19, 2013	EF3	67 km	20.8 mi	0
May 10, 2010	EF3	94 km	6.5 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	28 km
2014	UNNAMED	36,112	79 km
2014	UNNAMED	32,901	91 km
2018	DRUMB	30,422	53 km
2021	CANDY CREEK	23,167	76 km
2015	UNNAMED	20,347	99 km
2014	RESERVE	19,016	47 km
2018	WEST 60	18,715	77 km
2014	UNNAMED	17,075	98 km
2023	HWY 123	14,980	84 km
2016	BAR-DEW LAKE	14,806	99 km
2014	SPIDER	14,587	56 km
2014	UNNAMED	14,119	77 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	84 km
2023	NORTH DRUM	11,618	55 km
2023	ZINK	11,332	53 km
2017	MILSAP	10,879	43 km
2021	HUGHES	10,477	83 km
2011	GREYHORSE	10,411	42 km
2011	UNNAMED	10,205	34 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	1.2 in	Coldest, Driest
February	41°F (5°C)	1.7 in
March	51°F (10°C)	3.2 in
April	60°F (16°C)	3.2 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.1 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.1 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.9 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.9 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.5 in
October	62°F (16°C)	3.0 in
November	49°F (9°C)	2.6 in
December	39°F (4°C)	1.6 in

Yale has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.2").

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