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Weather & Climate in Pembina, ND

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

Pembina has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 64°F. The area gets 269 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 791 feet.

Temperature

4°F Jan (-16°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average38.4°F
29% below US avg
January Average4°F (-16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation791 ft (241 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density720/sq mi
Coordinates48.9671°N, 97.2469°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPembina County County
Nearest AirportGrand Forks International (GFK)
71 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability58.4 / 100
Community Resilience31.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

201 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 19 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 6, 1999 EF4 57 km 8.0 mi 0
May 19, 2004 EF3 13 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 9, 2017 EF2 73 km 18.0 mi 0
Sep 19, 2014 EF2 20 km 10.0 mi 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 14 km 1.5 mi 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 19 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 16 km 4.0 mi 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 16 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF2 24 km 1.0 mi 0
May 19, 2004 EF2 36 km 0.7 mi 0
Jul 14, 1999 EF2 86 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 6, 1999 EF2 95 km 3.1 mi 0
Jun 27, 1997 EF2 91 km 11.0 mi 0
Jun 24, 1985 EF2 75 km 0.5 mi 0
May 26, 1978 EF2 15 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 13, 1977 EF2 97 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 6, 1959 EF2 96 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 30, 1955 EF2 99 km 4.1 mi 0
Jun 24, 2022 EF1 78 km 2.2 mi 0
Jun 12, 2022 EF1 95 km 2.7 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: JUNEBERRY 3 (29,455 acres, 2011).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2011 JUNEBERRY 3 29,455 69 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,647 79 km
1988 UNNAMED 22,262 73 km
2007 UNNAMED 21,954 74 km
1988 UNNAMED 17,778 53 km
2003 CARIBOU 16,184 51 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,432 79 km
1988 UNNAMED 11,927 49 km
2003 UNNAMED 11,544 48 km
2018 NORTH COUNTY ROAD 7 9,471 59 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,194 50 km
2003 CANADA 7,065 79 km
2006 UNNAMED 6,964 65 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,057 54 km
1985 UNNAMED 5,891 47 km
1995 UNNAMED 5,274 84 km
1988 UNNAMED 5,013 81 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,724 53 km
2012 COUNTY 27 FIRE 4,653 70 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,624 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 4°F (-16°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 9°F (-13°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 22°F (-5°C) 0.8 in
April 40°F (5°C) 1.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
December 8°F (-13°C) 0.6 in

Pembina has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from 4°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.4").

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