Red Oak, Oklahoma Weather
Red Oak, Oklahoma — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Red Oak, Latimer County.
Full aviation weather for Red Oak is published on the Wilburton Municipal Airport (KH05) page, 29 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 5 airfields within reach of Red Oak have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Red Oak: Stigler Regional Airport (KGZL) 38 km · Robert S Kerr Airport (KRKR) 42 km · Arrowhead Airport (K91F) 54 km · Sallisaw Municipal Airport (KJSV) 60 km
Conditions reported at KH05 describe the airfield itself. Weather 29 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Red Oak specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Red Oak.
About Red Oak, Oklahoma
Red Oak lies cradled by the rolling hills of southeastern Oklahoma, a landscape etched with the quiet persistence of nature. It lies 48.8 miles south-west of Fort Smith, AR (from Fort Smith, AR: bearing 232°T), and is situated 13.2 miles east of Wilburton. The very air here seems to carry the scent of damp earth and pine needles, especially after a summer rain, a fragrance that clings to the abundant red oaks that give the locality its name. These trees, with their broad canopies and sturdy trunks, stand as silent witnesses to the passage of seasons, their leaves a vibrant tapestry of greens in spring and summer, transforming into fiery hues of crimson and gold as autumn arrives. The terrain is characterized by gentle slopes, interspersed with fertile valleys where small streams, fed by the surrounding woodlands, meander lazily, their clear waters reflecting the wide Oklahoma sky. The light here, particularly in the early morning and late afternoon, possesses a soft, almost golden quality, bathing the landscape in a tranquil glow that invites contemplation. The history of Red Oak is intertwined with the rich soil and the resilience of its people, a legacy shaped by the early settlers drawn to the fertile land and the abundant natural resources. Originally established as a farming community, its economy has seen shifts over time, with logging and, in earlier eras, a modest coal mining presence leaving their mark on the local character. While agriculture, particularly cattle ranching and the cultivation of traditional crops, remains a cornerstone, the spirit of Red Oak is one of quiet self-sufficiency and a deep connection to the land. The rhythm of life here is measured, unhurried, dictated more by the sun and the seasons than by the relentless pulse of urban centers. The distinctive character of Red Oak is not one of grand monuments, but rather of the enduring spirit of its inhabitants and the understated beauty of its natural surroundings, a place where the echoes of past endeavors harmonize with the quiet present.
Live animated radar for Red Oak and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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| Location | Red Oak, Latimer County, Oklahoma |
| Coordinates | 34.950932°N, 95.08024°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 74563 |
| Area Code | 918 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Red Oak, Oklahoma Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Red Oak, Oklahoma, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Red Oak includes coordinates 34.950932°N, 95.080240°W, situated in Latimer County. ZIP code 74563. Telephone area code: 918. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
