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Weather & Climate in Caldwell, KS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Caldwell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,150 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,150 ft (351 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,010/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0349°N, 97.6088°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sumner County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ponca City Regional (PNC) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
5,979 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Sep 3, 2016 | 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma | M5.8 | 91 km | 6 km |
| Feb 13, 2016 | 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M5.1 | 115 km | 8 km |
| Jan 7, 2016 | 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.7 | 116 km | 4 km |
| Apr 7, 2018 | 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma | M4.6 | 83 km | 6 km |
| Apr 9, 2018 | 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma | M4.6 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Jan 31, 2022 | 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma | M4.5 | 26 km | 8 km |
| Jan 19, 2020 | 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas | M4.5 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Jul 27, 2015 | 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma | M4.5 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 2014 | 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jul 9, 2016 | 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 121 km | 7 km |
| Jan 7, 2016 | 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 118 km | 7 km |
| May 17, 2019 | 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Jun 9, 2018 | 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 2015 | 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 62 km | 4 km |
| Jan 7, 2016 | 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 118 km | 7 km |
| Jul 29, 2014 | 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma | M4.3 | 50 km | 5 km |
| Sep 8, 2017 | 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma | M4.3 | 38 km | 6 km |
| Jun 17, 2015 | 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma | M4.3 | 84 km | 6 km |
| Jan 26, 2015 | 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 22 km | 7 km |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 118 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
809 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 131 fatalities, 1,248 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 26, 1991 | EF5 | 50 km | 46.0 mi | 17 |
| Mar 13, 1990 | EF5 | 89 km | 48.0 mi | 1 |
| May 25, 1955 | EF5 | 46 km | 28.4 mi | 20 |
| May 25, 1955 | EF5 | 44 km | 56.4 mi | 80 |
| May 12, 2004 | EF4 | 41 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| May 3, 1999 | EF4 | 37 km | 24.0 mi | 6 |
| Apr 26, 1991 | EF4 | 68 km | 66.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 1991 | EF4 | 41 km | 25.0 mi | 1 |
| May 2, 1979 | EF4 | 93 km | 20.6 mi | 1 |
| Apr 17, 1976 | EF4 | 82 km | 19.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 1969 | EF4 | 69 km | 8.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 16, 1965 | EF4 | 65 km | 82.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 1956 | EF4 | 62 km | 108.3 mi | 2 |
| Apr 29, 2022 | EF3 | 75 km | 12.7 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 2015 | EF3 | 90 km | 16.5 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 2012 | EF3 | 66 km | 9.7 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 2012 | EF3 | 60 km | 9.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2012 | EF3 | 22 km | 18.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2012 | EF3 | 62 km | 13.2 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 2010 | EF3 | 45 km | 47.7 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: COWLEY (9,379 acres, 2023).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2023 | COWLEY | 9,379 | 91 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 8,183 | 90 km |
| 2008 | BYRON | 5,033 | 49 km |
| 2007 | SALT FORK DELTA | 4,784 | 60 km |
| 2018 | OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS | 4,432 | 61 km |
| 2016 | BENDER | 4,385 | 85 km |
| 2022 | SOUTH SOONER LAKE | 4,324 | 89 km |
| 2015 | 62ND ROAD | 4,189 | 83 km |
| 2023 | CHIEF | 4,006 | 98 km |
| 2005 | SALT FORK DELTA | 3,980 | 61 km |
| 2022 | OKSLR-FY22-RX-WILDERNESS/FG | 3,534 | 60 km |
| 2012 | PAWNEE FIRE | 3,450 | 95 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 2,970 | 86 km |
| 2018 | WINDMILL | 2,808 | 94 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 2,795 | 82 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 2,784 | 79 km |
| 2000 | WILD CREEK | 2,697 | 87 km |
| 2023 | OKSLR-FY23-RX-WILDERNESS-UNIT | 2,322 | 60 km |
| 2024 | RX OKSLR-FY24-HFR-RX-UNIT J | 2,320 | 65 km |
| 2022 | OK SLR-FY22-RX-UNIT J | 2,164 | 65 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.2 in |
Caldwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 33°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.9").