Weather forecast for todayDakota, IL

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 9:54 am CDT

  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphS 190°
  • Humidity: 69%
  • Dewpoint: 34°F
  • Pressure: 30.56"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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Currently, in Dakota, the perfect day for a walk, with a clear sky and a warm sun.
The temperature is a chilly 44.6°F, and the felt air temperature is almost the same at 42.8°F. The current temperature is near the lowest anticipated 41°F for today.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 57°F
  • 41°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphSW 224°
  • Humidity: 48%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:13 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:13 pm CDT
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On Saturday, October 17, sunshine is forecasted under mostly clear skies.
The temperature is expected to vary between a maximum of a moderate 57.2°F and a minimum of a cold 41°F.
Today, the predicted temperature will match October's typical high of 58.8°F.
Sunrise was at 7:13 am and sunset will be at 6:13 pm; the daylight will last for 10h and 59min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 2 pm - 4 pm 55°C.
Coldest hour: 12 am 43°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 10 pm - 12 am 2%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 10 am
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphSW 224°
  • Humidity: 64%
  • Pressure: 30.53"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 11 am
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSW 227°
  • Humidity: 53%
  • Pressure: 30.53"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 12 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphSW 227°
  • Humidity: 46%
  • Pressure: 30.5"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 1 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSW 227°
  • Humidity: 40%
  • Pressure: 30.47"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 2 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphSW 226°
  • Humidity: 38%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 3 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphSW 226°
  • Humidity: 38%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 4 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphSW 221°
  • Humidity: 39%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 5 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphSW 218°
  • Humidity: 41%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphSW 215°
  • Humidity: 47%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:13 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphSSW 205°
  • Humidity: 53%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 46°F
  • Feels like:
    41°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphSSW 205°
  • Humidity: 59%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    41°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphSSW 204°
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    39°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphSSW 204°
  • Humidity: 65%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    37°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSSW 202°
  • Humidity: 68%
  • Pressure: 30.39"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Dakota, bright skies and dry conditions are anticipated.
The temperature will be between a minimum of 42.8°F and a maximum of 55.4°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 2 pm to 4 pm.
Today, the high temperature will be comparable to October's average. Today, the temperature will drop to a level also similar to October's average minimum of 43°F.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 14:54:34 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The current temperature (9:54 am CDT) is 44.6°F.

On Saturday, a sun-drenched sky is anticipated.

Today, the highest temperature will be 57.2°F, while the lowest temperature will be 41°F.
The highest temperature today will be in line with the average maximum temperature in October. Today, the lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low temperature.

On Saturday, in Dakota, sunrise was at 7:13 am and sunset will be at 6:13 pm (CDT).

In Dakota, Illinois, the length of the day today will be 10h and 59min.