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Weather & Climate in Cedar Vale, KS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cedar Vale 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 955 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 | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 824/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1051°N, 96.5026°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Chautauqua County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ponca City Regional (PNC) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 12.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
3,776 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 | 85 km | 6 km |
| Apr 9, 2018 | 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma | M4.6 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Apr 7, 2018 | 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma | M4.6 | 128 km | 6 km |
| Jan 31, 2022 | 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma | M4.5 | 118 km | 8 km |
| Jun 9, 2018 | 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2019 | 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Jul 29, 2014 | 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma | M4.3 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jun 17, 2015 | 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma | M4.3 | 129 km | 6 km |
| Sep 8, 2017 | 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma | M4.3 | 114 km | 6 km |
| Mar 4, 2018 | 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 131 km | 8 km |
| Jul 17, 2016 | 5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Feb 19, 2021 | 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 142 km | 7 km |
| Mar 30, 2014 | 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Feb 5, 2021 | 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 128 km | 7 km |
| Jan 27, 2015 | 3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 116 km | 3 km |
| Jul 14, 2017 | 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 140 km | 7 km |
| Jan 26, 2015 | 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 110 km | 7 km |
| Jun 21, 2020 | 9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 113 km | 8 km |
| Apr 19, 2015 | 6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 148 km | 3 km |
| Mar 5, 2018 | 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 131 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
683 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 148 fatalities, 1,268 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 26, 1991 | EF5 | 96 km | 46.0 mi | 17 |
| May 25, 1955 | EF5 | 63 km | 56.4 mi | 80 |
| May 25, 1955 | EF5 | 81 km | 28.4 mi | 20 |
| May 6, 2024 | EF4 | 87 km | 40.8 mi | 2 |
| May 3, 1999 | EF4 | 83 km | 24.0 mi | 6 |
| Apr 26, 1991 | EF4 | 58 km | 25.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 10, 1958 | EF4 | 95 km | 9.0 mi | 15 |
| Apr 2, 1956 | EF4 | 52 km | 108.3 mi | 2 |
| Apr 29, 2022 | EF3 | 84 km | 12.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 26, 2018 | EF3 | 80 km | 9.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 2016 | EF3 | 95 km | 4.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2012 | EF3 | 90 km | 13.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2004 | EF3 | 76 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2003 | EF3 | 91 km | 23.0 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2003 | EF3 | 62 km | 45.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 2000 | EF3 | 85 km | 34.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1993 | EF3 | 59 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 2, 1992 | EF3 | 99 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1991 | EF3 | 95 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 1991 | EF3 | 41 km | 14.0 mi | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (60,976 acres, 2014).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 60,976 | 76 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 51,112 | 69 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 36,112 | 63 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 32,901 | 41 km |
| 2018 | DRUMB | 30,422 | 73 km |
| 2021 | CANDY CREEK | 23,167 | 73 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 20,760 | 62 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 20,347 | 18 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 19,648 | 42 km |
| 2014 | RESERVE | 19,016 | 66 km |
| 2018 | WEST 60 | 18,715 | 35 km |
| 2015 | WOLF CREEK | 18,077 | 72 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 17,075 | 48 km |
| 2023 | HWY 123 | 14,980 | 63 km |
| 2016 | BAR-DEW LAKE | 14,806 | 51 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 14,661 | 97 km |
| 2018 | 18-85 | 14,632 | 79 km |
| 2014 | SPIDER | 14,587 | 60 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 14,119 | 84 km |
| 2016 | FERGUSON RANCH | 13,625 | 42 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 | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.4 in |
Cedar Vale has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.0").