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Cherokee City, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Delaware County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
356
Population
757/sq mi density
60°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
353
Violent Crime/100K
1,295 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
353 violent crimes/100K
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 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
Cherokee City has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (2.0").