Weather & Climate in Cambridge, KS

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Cambridge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 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 40.7 inches. The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,276 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	56.3°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,276 ft (389 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density	411/sq mi
Coordinates	37.3178°N, 96.6672°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Cowley County County
Nearest Airport	Ponca City Regional (PNC) 47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"

7% above US avg

Snowfall 9.0"

Wettest Month (May) 4.72"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	69.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	44.6 / 100
Community Resilience	61.0 / 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

3,451 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	102 km	6 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	137 km	6 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	147 km	5 km
Jan 19, 2020	2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.5	139 km	5 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	113 km	8 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	117 km	5 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	138 km	10 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	137 km	5 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	113 km	6 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	138 km	6 km
Mar 5, 2018	5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	134 km	8 km
Jul 17, 2016	5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	138 km	5 km
Jun 21, 2020	9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	123 km	8 km
Mar 4, 2018	4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	134 km	8 km
Aug 16, 2019	3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.2	140 km	5 km
Feb 19, 2021	6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma	M4.2	132 km	7 km
Jan 27, 2015	3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	129 km	3 km
Jan 26, 2015	5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.2	106 km	7 km
Feb 5, 2021	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	137 km	7 km
Aug 14, 2015	6 km WNW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.1	114 km	0 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

682 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 144 fatalities, 1,251 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991	EF5	74 km	46.0 mi	17
May 25, 1955	EF5	65 km	56.4 mi	80
May 25, 1955	EF5	86 km	28.4 mi	20
May 3, 1999	EF4	65 km	24.0 mi	6
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	51 km	25.0 mi	1
Jun 23, 1969	EF4	94 km	8.7 mi	0
Jun 10, 1958	EF4	67 km	9.0 mi	15
Apr 2, 1956	EF4	62 km	108.3 mi	2
Apr 29, 2022	EF3	58 km	12.7 mi	0
Jun 26, 2018	EF3	63 km	9.2 mi	0
Jul 7, 2016	EF3	74 km	4.2 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	65 km	13.2 mi	0
Jun 12, 2004	EF3	53 km	4.0 mi	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	85 km	2.5 mi	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	83 km	2.5 mi	0
May 8, 2003	EF3	83 km	23.0 mi	0
May 8, 2003	EF3	82 km	45.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 2000	EF3	100 km	34.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1993	EF3	65 km	11.5 mi	0
May 16, 1991	EF3	72 km	20.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RD 80 (63,061 acres, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2016	RD 80	63,061	97 km
2014	UNNAMED	60,976	54 km
2014	UNNAMED	51,112	94 km
2014	UNNAMED	36,112	91 km
2014	UNNAMED	32,901	69 km
2002	UNNAMED	26,655	95 km
2014	UNNAMED	20,760	63 km
2015	UNNAMED	20,347	46 km
2004	UNNAMED	19,648	67 km
2014	RESERVE	19,016	91 km
2018	WEST 60	18,715	61 km
2015	WOLF CREEK	18,077	96 km
2014	UNNAMED	17,075	75 km
2023	HWY 123	14,980	91 km
2016	BAR-DEW LAKE	14,806	78 km
1996	UNNAMED	14,661	83 km
2018	18-85	14,632	70 km
2014	SPIDER	14,587	85 km
2016	FERGUSON RANCH	13,625	23 km
1996	UNNAMED	13,265	60 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	1.0 in	Coldest, Driest
February	37°F (3°C)	1.2 in
March	47°F (8°C)	2.5 in
April	57°F (14°C)	3.0 in
May	66°F (19°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
June	75°F (24°C)	4.6 in
July	80°F (27°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	3.5 in
September	71°F (22°C)	4.0 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.2 in
November	46°F (8°C)	2.4 in
December	36°F (2°C)	1.3 in

Cambridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.0").

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