Pine Bend, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Mahnomen County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
17 Population 13/sq mi density
$36,250 Median Income $15,906 per capita
$9,999 Home Value $213,779 Zillow
39°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$36,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$9,999 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Pine Bend has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. The area receives 51.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average38.8°F
28% below US avg
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation1,462 ft (446 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates47.4183°N, 95.5968°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMahnomen County County
Nearest AirportBemidji Regional (BJI)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 51.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.64"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.52"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score7.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability97.4 / 100
Community Resilience45.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

281 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 68 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 50 km 1
Jun 6, 2008 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 24, 2023 EF2 32 km 0
Jun 24, 2022 EF2 63 km 0
Jun 8, 2019 EF2 47 km 0
Jun 29, 2018 EF2 35 km 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 72 km 0
Aug 28, 2016 EF2 62 km 0
Jul 21, 2014 EF2 100 km 0
Jul 22, 2013 EF2 27 km 0
Jul 11, 2008 EF2 22 km 0
Jun 6, 2008 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 7, 2007 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF2 98 km 0
May 21, 2005 EF2 92 km 0
Jun 5, 1996 EF2 69 km 0
Aug 25, 1983 EF2 80 km 0
Aug 5, 1981 EF2 41 km 0
Jul 11, 1980 EF2 82 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (131,401 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 131,401 76 km
2003 REINER 36 67,641 70 km
1989 UNNAMED 66,422 73 km
1990 UNNAMED 43,533 85 km
1991 UNNAMED 37,840 58 km
1990 UNNAMED 32,693 61 km
1987 SANDY LAKE 26,617 59 km
1998 RL3 14,882 78 km
2018 2018 HIGHWAY 1 RXB 13,170 79 km
2021 OXCART 12,538 61 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,819 95 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,690 61 km
1990 UNNAMED 8,025 81 km
2016 2016 HIGHWAY 1 RXB 7,744 81 km
2021 RL 005 UNIT 8 AND 9 6,352 62 km
2003 HICKORY ONE 6,152 61 km
2007 HWYONEBURN 6,124 81 km
2002 RED LAKE 468 6,076 54 km
2024 AGASSIZ NWR PROJECT RX 5,562 99 km
2021 RL 203 GOODS 5,555 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 5°F (-15°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 10°F (-12°C) 0.5 in
March 24°F (-5°C) 1.0 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.8 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
October 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 1.6 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.8 in

Pine Bend has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 5°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.5").

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