Weather & Climate in Proctor, MN

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

Proctor has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 1,240 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	39.7°F
	26% below US avg
January Average	9°F (-13°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,240 ft (378 m)
Area	3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density	923/sq mi
Coordinates	46.7408°N, 92.2281°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Carlton County County
Nearest Airport	Duluth International (DLH) 7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"

19% below US avg

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.17"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median	36.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	70.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	27.5 / 100
Community Resilience	90.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

67 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 33 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 6, 1969	EF3	95 km	12.5 mi	1
Aug 6, 1969	EF3	35 km	17.2 mi	2
Aug 6, 1969	EF3	62 km	18.4 mi	0
Jun 30, 1968	EF3	88 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 1, 2011	EF2	55 km	2.9 mi	0
Sep 3, 1980	EF2	32 km	9.9 mi	0
Jun 7, 1977	EF2	100 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 7, 1970	EF2	57 km	22.3 mi	0
Jun 30, 1968	EF2	65 km	39.0 mi	0
Sep 19, 2024	EF1	44 km	5.9 mi	0
Jul 11, 2022	EF1	44 km	4.6 mi	0
May 30, 2022	EF1	97 km	3.3 mi	0
Aug 14, 2020	EF1	59 km	2.7 mi	0
Aug 14, 2020	EF1	76 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 18, 2020	EF1	45 km	0.4 mi	0
Jul 18, 2019	EF1	68 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 19, 2016	EF1	71 km	7.2 mi	0
Jun 19, 2016	EF1	83 km	8.1 mi	0
Jun 11, 2005	EF1	96 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 27, 1994	EF1	61 km	4.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GERMANN ROAD FIRE (6,751 acres, 2013).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2013	GERMANN ROAD FIRE	6,751	66 km
2019	NW SANDS UNITS I/F/C/A	3,386	74 km
2003	UNNAMED	2,998	85 km
2015	TAMARACK	2,745	77 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,682	73 km
1987	UNNAMED	2,512	84 km
1991	UNNAMED	2,486	95 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,240	74 km
2024	RX-86_FY23	2,187	99 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,116	77 km
1987	UNNAMED	1,799	96 km
1987	UNNAMED	1,760	95 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,407	76 km
2004	SOUTH MAIN ROAD	1,384	89 km
2006	WUI RX BURN UNIT 15	1,380	88 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,361	72 km
2021	NW SANDS - BLOCK E RX	1,361	76 km
1987	UNNAMED	1,352	70 km
1997	UNNAMED	1,306	95 km
2009	UNNAMED	1,249	94 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	9°F (-13°C)	1.1 in	Coldest
February	14°F (-10°C)	0.8 in	Driest
March	25°F (-4°C)	1.6 in
April	39°F (4°C)	2.2 in
May	52°F (11°C)	3.1 in
June	61°F (16°C)	4.1 in
July	66°F (19°C)	4.0 in	Warmest
August	65°F (18°C)	4.2 in	Wettest
September	56°F (13°C)	3.9 in
October	44°F (7°C)	2.6 in
November	29°F (-2°C)	2.1 in
December	14°F (-10°C)	1.0 in

Proctor has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 9°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.8").

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