Pekin, North Dakota has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from -1.2 °C (low) to 9.7 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 534.2 Millimeters. Pekin is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -18.8 °C | -9.5 °C | 13.46 mm |
| February | -16.8 °C | -6.7 °C | 11.68 mm |
| March | -9.4 °C | 0.2 °C | 19.81 mm |
| April | -1.6 °C | 10 °C | 24.64 mm |
| May | 5.9 °C | 18.7 °C | 69.09 mm |
| June | 12.2 °C | 23.4 °C | 99.82 mm |
| July | 14.6 °C | 26.1 °C | 95 mm |
| August | 13.1 °C | 25.8 °C | 68.07 mm |
| September | 7.9 °C | 21 °C | 54.61 mm |
| October | 0.6 °C | 11.9 °C | 40.13 mm |
| November | -7.6 °C | 1.7 °C | 20.57 mm |
| December | -14.7 °C | -6.3 °C | 17.27 mm |
| Annual | -1.2 °C | 9.7 °C | 534.15 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4a : -34.4°C to -31.7°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4a : -34.4°C to -31.7°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |