Payson, OK

Unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Oklahoma

Payson is a small unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Oklahoma. It is 4.7 miles NE of Sparks, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 74855.

Payson at a glance

State
Oklahoma
County
Lincoln County
ZIP code
74855
Nearest town
Sparks (4.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
35.5503, -96.8550

Weather in Payson now

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Payson weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Payson.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Payson

What is the weather usually like in Payson?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

22°41°60°78°97°49°27°Jan54°30°Feb62°38°Mar71°47°Apr78°58°May86°67°Jun92°71°Jul91°69°Aug84°61°Sep73°49°Oct62°38°Nov51°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.6"Jan1.8"Feb2.9"Mar4.0"Apr5.2"May5.1"Jun3.5"Jul3.3"Aug3.9"Sep3.8"Oct2.2"Nov2.0"Dec

Best time to visit Payson: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MEEKER 5 W, OK US (USC00345779), adjusted for the elevation of Payson.

Payson weather month by month

January
49° 27°F
1.6 in of rain · 3 wet days
February
54° 30°F
1.8 in of rain · 3 wet days
March
62° 38°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
April
71° 47°F
4.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
78° 58°F
5.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
86° 67°F
5.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
92° 71°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
91° 69°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
84° 61°F
3.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
73° 49°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
62° 38°F
2.2 in of rain · 4 wet days
December
51° 30°F
2.0 in of rain · 4 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Payson through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:34 AM5:39 PM10 h 4 min
February7:12 AM6:10 PM10 h 58 min
March7:36 AM7:36 PM11 h 59 min
April6:52 AM8:01 PM13 h 8 min
May6:20 AM8:26 PM14 h 5 min
June6:10 AM8:45 PM14 h 35 min
July6:22 AM8:44 PM14 h 22 min
August6:45 AM8:18 PM13 h 32 min
September7:09 AM7:35 PM12 h 26 min
October7:32 AM6:53 PM11 h 20 min
November7:01 AM5:22 PM10 h 20 min
December7:28 AM5:17 PM9 h 49 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Payson?

Payson has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).

It gets about 39.4 inches (1,000 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January.

The best time to visit Payson is April–May and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Payson

The closest live webcam is Oklahoma City, 37.8 miles W of Payson.

Oklahoma CityOklahoma City · 37.8 mi WOn Windy
GuthrieGuthrie · 39.1 mi NWOn Windy
Stillwater › North-westStillwater · 40.7 mi NOn Windy
Tulsa › East: South 273rd East AvenueTulsa · 76.3 mi NEOn Windy
Wellington: Southern Terminal MP 4Wellington · 119.8 mi NOn Windy
Anthony: K-2 at 0.7 miles W. ofAnthony · 129.1 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Payson.

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Questions about Payson

Where is Payson, OK?

Payson is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, 4.7 miles NE of Sparks.

What county is Payson in?

Payson is in Lincoln County, Oklahoma.

What is the ZIP code of Payson, OK?

The ZIP code for Payson is 74855.

What is the nearest town to Payson?

Sparks, 4.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Payson?

Yes. The closest is Oklahoma City, 37.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Payson?

July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Payson?

January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Payson?

About 39.4 inches (1,000 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Payson?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Payson?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Payson have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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