Cherokee City, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Delaware County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
356
Population
757/sq mi density
59°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cherokee City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 757/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2947°N, 94.5768°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Delaware County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 90.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in |
Cherokee City has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (2.2").