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Silverdale, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Cowley County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
37 Population 36/sq mi density
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
513 Violent Crime/100K 3,892 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
513 violent crimes/100K (35% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Silverdale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,086 ft (331 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates37.0424°N, 96.9017°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCowley County County
Nearest AirportPonca City Regional (PNC)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 9.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.6 / 100
Community Resilience61.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4,991 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 69 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 100 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 110 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 82 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 132 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 144 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 108 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 123 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 83 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 150 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 101 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 107 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 79 km
Jan 26, 2015 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma M4.2 74 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 100 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 120 km
Feb 5, 2015 8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma M4.2 126 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 98 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 98 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

727 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 146 fatalities, 1,290 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 70 km 17
May 25, 1955 EF5 49 km 20
May 25, 1955 EF5 29 km 80
May 6, 2024 EF4 93 km 2
May 12, 2004 EF4 98 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 54 km 6
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 22 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 89 km 0
Jun 23, 1969 EF4 95 km 0
Jun 10, 1958 EF4 90 km 15
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 26 km 2
Apr 29, 2022 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 12, 2004 EF3 56 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 74 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 72 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 54 km 0
May 24, 1998 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 8, 1993 EF3 28 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (60,976 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 60,976 89 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 84 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 67 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 84 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 93 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 95 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 46 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 74 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 68 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 46 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 77 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 87 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 80 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 66 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 60 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 92 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 98 km
1989 UNNAMED 12,241 96 km
2023 NORTH DRUM 11,618 85 km
2017 MILSAP 10,879 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 1.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.6 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.1 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in

Silverdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.0").

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