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 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches. The area receives 90.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34. 89% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,240 feet.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average40.6°F
25% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation1,240 ft (378 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density923/sq mi
Coordinates46.7408°N, 92.2281°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCarlton County County
Nearest AirportDuluth International (DLH)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.2"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 90.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.1%
Unhealthy Days1

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score70.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.5 / 100
Community Resilience90.8 / 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 11°F (-12°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 15°F (-9°C) 1.0 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.5 in
April 40°F (4°C) 2.5 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 2.0 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 1.5 in

Proctor has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 11°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (1.0").

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