With a population of around 33,200, Pekin sits in Illinois, United States. The city operates in the Central Time Zone.
Across a typical year Pekin sees about 38 inches of precipitation and 26 inches of snow, with May the wettest month and February the driest. Temperatures range from January lows near 18°F up to July highs around 86°F, averaging 53°F annually — characteristic of a humid continental climate.