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Weather & Climate in Cherokee, OK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cherokee enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 83°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 1,180 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,180 ft (360 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 647/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7507°N, 98.3577°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Alfalfa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Enid Woodring Regional (WDG) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very 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
5,920 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 | 133 km | 6 km |
| Feb 13, 2016 | 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M5.1 | 43 km | 8 km |
| Jan 7, 2016 | 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.7 | 43 km | 4 km |
| Apr 9, 2018 | 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma | M4.6 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Apr 7, 2018 | 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma | M4.6 | 91 km | 6 km |
| Jan 31, 2022 | 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma | M4.5 | 52 km | 8 km |
| Jan 19, 2020 | 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas | M4.5 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jul 27, 2015 | 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma | M4.5 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Jul 9, 2016 | 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 48 km | 7 km |
| Aug 19, 2014 | 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2016 | 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 45 km | 7 km |
| Jul 20, 2015 | 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 13 km | 4 km |
| Jan 7, 2016 | 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 46 km | 7 km |
| May 17, 2019 | 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Jun 9, 2018 | 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2017 | 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma | M4.3 | 60 km | 6 km |
| Jul 29, 2014 | 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma | M4.3 | 28 km | 5 km |
| Jun 17, 2015 | 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma | M4.3 | 91 km | 6 km |
| Jan 13, 2024 | 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma | M4.3 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 17 km SE of Waynoka, OK | M4.2 | 46 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
677 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 26 fatalities, 410 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 25, 1955 | EF5 | 96 km | 28.4 mi | 20 |
| May 12, 2004 | EF4 | 65 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| May 3, 1999 | EF4 | 98 km | 15.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 26, 1991 | EF4 | 80 km | 66.0 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1979 | EF4 | 33 km | 20.6 mi | 1 |
| Apr 17, 1976 | EF4 | 39 km | 19.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 16, 1965 | EF4 | 28 km | 82.7 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 2012 | EF3 | 68 km | 9.7 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 2012 | EF3 | 59 km | 9.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2012 | EF3 | 67 km | 18.1 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2011 | EF3 | 81 km | 13.2 mi | 1 |
| May 10, 2010 | EF3 | 30 km | 47.7 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2008 | EF3 | 85 km | 21.9 mi | 2 |
| May 23, 2008 | EF3 | 71 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 2004 | EF3 | 97 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 2004 | EF3 | 94 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 2002 | EF3 | 97 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1998 | EF3 | 73 km | 5.3 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1991 | EF3 | 94 km | 12.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 1991 | EF3 | 65 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ANDERSON CREEK FIRE (374,523 acres, 2016).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2016 | ANDERSON CREEK FIRE | 374,523 | 58 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 88,943 | 60 km |
| 2016 | 350 COMPLEX | 58,055 | 82 km |
| 2018 | 34 COMPLEX | 57,533 | 91 km |
| 2017 | OKS - SELMAN | 44,767 | 89 km |
| 2009 | CHESTER | 34,432 | 64 km |
| 2015 | BOILING SPRINGS FIRE | 20,264 | 82 km |
| 2022 | 217 | 18,293 | 70 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 16,448 | 94 km |
| 2022 | 720 FIRE | 8,761 | 82 km |
| 2008 | LARKIN | 8,397 | 80 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 6,276 | 77 km |
| 2020 | EWB | 5,706 | 57 km |
| 2009 | CLEO | 5,063 | 41 km |
| 2008 | BYRON | 5,033 | 25 km |
| 2007 | SALT FORK DELTA | 4,784 | 14 km |
| 2008 | LAKE CITY | 4,643 | 74 km |
| 2007 | AETNA FIRE | 4,579 | 68 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 4,566 | 68 km |
| 2018 | OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS | 4,432 | 13 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in |
Cherokee has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 36°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.9").