Weather & Climate in Cedar Lake, OK

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

Cedar Lake enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,450 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	59.8°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,450 ft (442 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density	434/sq mi
Coordinates	35.4270°N, 98.1930°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Caddo County County
Nearest Airport	Will Rogers World (OKC) 33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.92"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	63.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	76.5 / 100
Community Resilience	18.9 / 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 Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5,451 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Feb 13, 2016	18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M5.1	127 km	8 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	130 km	3 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	128 km	4 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	104 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	114 km	6 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	76 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	84 km	5 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	76 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	104 km	6 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	126 km	7 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	149 km	10 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	126 km	7 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	145 km	5 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	128 km	7 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	74 km	5 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	149 km	6 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	113 km	6 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	148 km	5 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	77 km	7 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	127 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

992 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 106 fatalities, 2,073 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 20, 2013	EF5	54 km	13.9 mi	24
May 24, 2011	EF5	9 km	63.1 mi	9
May 3, 1999	EF5	45 km	37.0 mi	36
May 19, 2013	EF4	83 km	23.0 mi	2
May 24, 2011	EF4	74 km	23.1 mi	0
May 24, 2011	EF4	51 km	33.3 mi	1
May 10, 2010	EF4	64 km	24.0 mi	2
May 10, 2010	EF4	75 km	22.3 mi	1
May 8, 2003	EF4	61 km	17.3 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF4	69 km	35.0 mi	2
May 3, 1999	EF4	60 km	15.0 mi	1
May 22, 1981	EF4	20 km	16.7 mi	0
Apr 30, 1978	EF4	44 km	9.3 mi	0
Apr 17, 1976	EF4	68 km	32.9 mi	0
May 24, 1973	EF4	20 km	13.3 mi	2
Jun 10, 1967	EF4	46 km	0.1 mi	0
May 25, 1962	EF4	93 km	7.2 mi	0
May 1, 1954	EF4	75 km	59.2 mi	0
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	69 km	2.4 mi	0
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	86 km	25.1 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RHEA (277,949 acres, 2018).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2018	RHEA	277,949	97 km
2009	PUTNAM	42,995	90 km
2011	FERGUSON	41,429	87 km
2012	TOWNLEY ROAD	24,139	92 km
1996	WESTSIDE	16,723	90 km
2024	RUSH	12,239	86 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,392	88 km
1993	CRATER CREEK	8,963	88 km
2000	CRATERLK-L	8,876	91 km
2022	720 FIRE	8,761	70 km
1994	MT SCOTT	8,005	84 km
2000	UNNAMED	7,962	85 km
2015	CRATER CREEK	7,378	90 km
2012	NOBLE	7,037	92 km
2009	LINDSAY	6,195	73 km
2022	115 / MEERS	6,136	76 km
2023	RX MARCY RUSH	5,998	87 km
2004	TARBONE COMPLEX	5,929	84 km
1988	UNNAMED	5,709	89 km
2012	NINNEKAH	5,438	62 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	1.0 in	Coldest, Driest
February	41°F (5°C)	1.3 in
March	50°F (10°C)	2.2 in
April	59°F (15°C)	2.6 in
May	68°F (20°C)	4.9 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.2 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.6 in
September	73°F (23°C)	3.8 in
October	61°F (16°C)	2.7 in
November	48°F (9°C)	1.9 in
December	39°F (4°C)	1.1 in

Cedar Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 38°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (1.0").

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