Latimer County rain, outlook and forecast
Most of Latimer County, OK was in severe drought (D2) on the Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map; week 11 in a row with some severe drought (D2) or worse. Over 90 days rain is at 48% of normal, and the last 30 days came in at 32% (well below normal); Monday carries the week's highest rain chance at 90% (high 80°) and the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 7–11 leans toward near-normal rain. FSA's 2026 LFP list includes Latimer County with up to 3 monthly payments, and the nearest USDA-reported sale barn is McAlester, 29 miles away.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 32% of normal
- Last 60 days 55% of normal
- Last 90 days 48% of normal
NOAA river forecast center rain (radar plus gauges) at the county center, Nov 1, 2026. Source.
Rain outlook
- 6-10 day outlook (Nov 7–11) Leans toward near-normal rain
- 8-14 day outlook (Nov 9–15) Leans drier than normal (33% chance of below-normal rain)
NOAA Climate Prediction Center precipitation outlook, issued Nov 1, 2026. Source.
Next 7 days
- Today Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy, high 76°, low 60°, 5% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Monday Partly Sunny, high 80°, low 60°, 90% rain, wind 10–20 mph
- Tuesday Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny, high 72°, low 45°, 24% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Wednesday Mostly Sunny, high 69°, low 41°, 1% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Thursday Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny, high 71°, low 41°, 18% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Friday Sunny, high 70°, low 41°, 2% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Saturday Mostly Sunny, high 71°, low 42°, 19% rain, wind 0–5 mph
National Weather Service forecast for the county center, updated Nov 1, 2026. Wind, warnings and burn bans.
Open loss windows
No open loss windows in Latimer County right now. A 30-day window opens when the county first hits severe drought (D2), jumps to D3 or D4, or after a blizzard, extreme heat or cold, flood or ice warning, a wildfire, or a USDA disaster designation. Keep a Drought Ledger.
Information only; not financial, tax or legal advice. FSA decides eligibility. Cownty sends nothing to FSA.
Drought-sale tax flag IRS list
Latimer County is on IRS Notice 2026-54 (severe or worse drought, Sep 1, 2025 to Aug 31, 2026).
Why it matters: if you sold breeding, dairy or draft livestock because of drought, the tax code may let you put off the gain (more time to buy replacement animals, or report the extra-sale income a year later). Your tax preparer decides whether either applies.
Work out your numbers and print a page for your preparer
Information only; not financial, tax or legal advice. Ask your tax preparer. FSA decides program eligibility. IRS Notice 2026-54 (PDF)
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Weather for Latimer County
Forecast for the center point of Latimer County.
- Today Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy 76° 60° SE 0–10 mph 5% rain
- Mon Partly Sunny 80° 60° S 10–20 mph 90% rain
- Tue Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny 72° 45° SW 5–10 mph 24% rain
- Wed Mostly Sunny 69° 41° NW 0–5 mph 1% rain
- Thu Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny 71° 41° W 0–5 mph 18% rain
- Fri Sunny 70° 41° N 0–5 mph 2% rain
- Sat Mostly Sunny 71° 42° W 0–5 mph 19% rain
Forecast from the National Weather Service, updated Nov 1, 2026. Wind arrows point where the wind is going; the letters say where it comes from. Windy = 25 mph or more; freeze = a low of 32°F or less. Open the full forecast.
Burn ban
No burn ban
Oklahoma Forestry Services burn-ban map, which carries county commissioners' bans and the Governor's burn-ban proclamations (source, rules). County row as of Oct 5, 2026. Fetched Nov 1, 2026.
Weather warnings right now
None right now
National Weather Service active alerts for this county, as of Nov 1, 2026 (source). Fetched Nov 1, 2026.
Rainfall vs normal
How to read this
Bars are the rain that fell each month; the dashed line is a normal month (1991-2020 average). Bars below the line = drier than normal.
County-average precipitation, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. Normal = NCEI's own 1991-2020 average for each month (Sep 2026 normal 4.55 in; same month last year 2.71 in). NCEI posts each month around the 8th of the next and may revise recent months. Source: NOAA NCEI Climate at a Glance. Fetched Oct 30, 2026.
Wildfires
No current fire perimeter in the county
No current perimeter within 100 mi of the county center (92 mapped nationally).
Interagency fire outlines. Small or brand-new fires are often not mapped yet; call 911 for a fire you can see. Layer updated Nov 1, 2026. Source: National Interagency Fire Center. Fetched Nov 1, 2026.
Frost dates
Frost and freeze dates
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the weather stations nearest Latimer County. Frost = 32°F; hard freeze = 28°F.
Wilburton 9 Ene weather station (8 mi away)
| Typical last spring frost | Typical first fall frost | |
|---|---|---|
| Frost (32°F) 218-day growing season |
Apr 2 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 19 |
Nov 5 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 22 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 240-day growing season |
Mar 18 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 7 |
Nov 15 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 30 |
short record Based on only 13 years of records here (30 is normal), so treat it as rougher.
Tuskahoma weather station (18 mi away)
| Typical last spring frost | Typical first fall frost | |
|---|---|---|
| Frost (32°F) 199-day growing season |
Apr 11 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 27 |
Oct 27 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 12 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 220-day growing season |
Mar 31 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 19 |
Nov 4 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 18 |
short record Based on only 19 years of records here (30 is normal), so treat it as rougher.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (Wilburton 9 Ene, Tuskahoma), NOAA files as of Jun 27, 2023. Fetched Oct 18, 2026.
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Latimer County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Latimer County is on FSA's 2026 Livestock Forage Disaster Program county list, with up to 3 monthly payments for some pasture types. FSA decides each operation's eligibility; apply at your county FSA office by March 1 after the loss year.
What is the drought level in Latimer County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Latimer County was in severe drought (D2), and the worst part was severe drought (D2) on 64% of the county. 11 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Latimer County?
No burn ban is listed for Latimer County. Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Latimer County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: McAlester (29 mi), last report Oct 27, 2026; Ada (80 mi), last report Oct 28, 2026; Ratcliff (84 mi), last report Oct 28, 2026.
Source: USDA AMS Market News reports
What are the upcoming FSA and farm deadlines?
Next: Nov 1, 2026: Property taxes due (bills payable from November 1); Nov 20, 2026: Micro Farm 2027: last day to buy crop insurance. FSA program dates not posted officially are marked "confirm at source" on the calendar.
Source: official agency pages (see Calendar)
Information only; not financial or legal advice. FSA decides eligibility. Always check the linked official source.