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Weather & Climate in Pekin, ND
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pekin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°F. The area gets 276 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 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 59.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 1,471 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 40.4°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,471 ft (448 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 244/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7919°N, 98.3278°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Nelson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Devils Lake Regional (DVL) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 7.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tornado History
464 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 38 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 17, 2010 | EF4 | 82 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2007 | EF4 | 54 km | 5.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 6, 1999 | EF4 | 99 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 27, 2016 | EF3 | 98 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2007 | EF3 | 30 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 18, 2001 | EF3 | 15 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 21, 1987 | EF3 | 28 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1971 | EF3 | 42 km | 13.7 mi | 0 |
| Aug 23, 1968 | EF3 | 74 km | 8.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 11, 1958 | EF3 | 85 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 1957 | EF3 | 61 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 2021 | EF2 | 37 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 2018 | EF2 | 30 km | 3.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2017 | EF2 | 78 km | 22.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 3, 2016 | EF2 | 40 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 2015 | EF2 | 71 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 10, 2010 | EF2 | 81 km | 0.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2010 | EF2 | 68 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2010 | EF2 | 72 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2010 | EF2 | 78 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
8 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GRADER (1,745 acres, 2008).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2008 | GRADER | 1,745 | 87 km |
| 2006 | BROWN WF | 1,430 | 51 km |
| 2021 | DAHL | 1,312 | 93 km |
| 2018 | EAST JIM LAKE | 1,214 | 76 km |
| 1985 | LAKE ALICE | 1,214 | 83 km |
| 2017 | NDAWR FY17 RX G10 11 12 D5 | 1,148 | 74 km |
| 1996 | P CHICKEN | 1,121 | 85 km |
| 2006 | FULLERS LAKE 06 | 1,109 | 78 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.5 in |
Pekin has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 8°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.4").