Climate and monthly weather forecastDakota, IL
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Dakota, Illinois, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and 13.1°F (-10.5°C). January, having an average high-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 13.1°F (-10.5°C), is the coldest month. Weather in January »Weather in February
February, the last month of the winter in Dakota, is another freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 16.7°F (-8.5°C) and max 29.5°F (-1.4°C). Shifting into February, Dakota records an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C), presenting minor fluctuations compared to the previous month. Weather in February »Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Dakota, is a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 43.9°F (6.6°C) and 28.9°F (-1.7°C). The arrival of March signals a clear increase in the average high-temperature, soaring from a subzero cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C) in February to a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C). Weather in March »Weather in April
April is a mild spring month in Dakota, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 39.2°F (4°C) and max 55.9°F (13.3°C). As April sets, the average high-temperature shows an increase, moving up from a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C) in March to a moderate 55.9°F (13.3°C). Weather in April »Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Dakota, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 68°F (20°C) and 50.9°F (10.5°C). As Dakota, Illinois, welcomes May, the average high-temperature sees a rise, transitioning from a moderate 55.9°F (13.3°C) in April to a pleasant 68°F (20°C). Weather in May »Weather in June
The first month of the summer, June, is a warm month in Dakota, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 59.5°F (15.3°C) and max 76.6°F (24.8°C). As June sets, the average high-temperature shows a slight increase, moving up from a pleasant 68°F (20°C) in May to a warm 76.6°F (24.8°C). Weather in June »Weather in July
July, like June, in Dakota, Illinois, is another warm summer month, with an average temperature varying between 62.8°F (17.1°C) and 79.7°F (26.5°C). In Dakota, the month of July is known for its highest average temperatures, reaching a high of 79.7°F (26.5°C) and a low of 62.8°F (17.1°C). Weather in July »Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Dakota, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 78.3°F (25.7°C) and an average low of 60.8°F (16°C). The advent of August brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 78.3°F (25.7°C), exhibiting minor difference from the previous month. Weather in August »Weather in September
September, the first month of the autumn in Dakota, is also an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 72.7°F (22.6°C) and an average low of 54°F (12.2°C). Dakota in September undergoes a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from August's warm 78.3°F (25.7°C) to an agreeable 72.7°F (22.6°C). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, the same as September, in Dakota, Illinois, is another mild autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 43°F (6.1°C) and 58.8°F (14.9°C). Start of October brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from September's pleasant 72.7°F (22.6°C) to a mild 58.8°F (14.9°C). Weather in October »Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is also a frosty month in Dakota, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.9°F (6.6°C) and 30.9°F (-0.6°C). The shift into November is marked by a noticeable reduction in the average high-temperature, decreasing from October's refreshing 58.8°F (14.9°C) to a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C). Weather in November »Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Dakota, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and max 32°F (0°C). In December, the meteorological conditions alter, with the average high-temperature shifting from a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C) in November to an icy 32°F (0°C). Weather in December »Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
Dakota's January weather reaches an average high of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and an average low of 13.1°F (-10.5°C), making it the coldest month.
The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 87%.
In Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138 days and collects up to 19.69" (500mm) of precipitation.
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December.
The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 11.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow.
Throughout the year, there are 41.8 snowfall days, and 10.43" (265mm) of snow is accumulated.
January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.
The months with the lowest UV index in Dakota are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.
May through September are months without snowfall.
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.
June is the month with the most rainfall in Dakota, Illinois. Rain falls for 16.8 days and accumulates 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.
June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 15h and 12min of daylight.
July is the warmest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 79.7°F (26.5°C) at the peak and 62.8°F (17.1°C) at the base.
July and August, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.
October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 75%.
December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.8 days and accumulates 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
Average temperature
Dakota, IL
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.1°F).
Average pressure
Dakota, IL
- Average pressure in January:
30.12"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.11"Hg - Average pressure in March:
30.09"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.95"Hg - Average pressure in May:
29.96"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.91"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.96"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.97"Hg - Average pressure in September:
30.03"Hg - Average pressure in October:
30"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.09"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed
Dakota, IL
- Average wind speed in January:
9.8mph - Average wind speed in February:
9.9mph - Average wind speed in March:
9.8mph - Average wind speed in April:
10.3mph - Average wind speed in May:
8.8mph - Average wind speed in June:
7.5mph
- Average wind speed in July:
6.6mph - Average wind speed in August:
6.5mph - Average wind speed in September:
7.5mph - Average wind speed in October:
9.1mph - Average wind speed in November:
9.8mph - Average wind speed in December:
9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity
Dakota, IL
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).
Average rainfall
Dakota, IL
- Average rainfall in January:
0.91" - Average rainfall in February:
0.87" - Average rainfall in March:
1.06" - Average rainfall in April:
2.17" - Average rainfall in May:
2.6" - Average rainfall in June:
2.87"
- Average rainfall in July:
2.2" - Average rainfall in August:
1.69" - Average rainfall in September:
1.46" - Average rainfall in October:
1.89" - Average rainfall in November:
1.14" - Average rainfall in December:
0.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.83").
Average rainfall days
Dakota, IL
- Average rainfall days in January:
4.9 days - Average rainfall days in February:
5 days - Average rainfall days in March:
11.4 days - Average rainfall days in April:
14.2 days - Average rainfall days in May:
17.4 days - Average rainfall days in June:
16.8 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
16.3 days - Average rainfall days in August:
14.2 days - Average rainfall days in September:
11.3 days - Average rainfall days in October:
11.2 days - Average rainfall days in November:
8.5 days - Average rainfall days in December:
6.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).
Average snowfall
Dakota, IL
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days
Dakota, IL
- Average snowfall days in January:
11.3 days - Average snowfall days in February:
10.7 days - Average snowfall days in March:
5.5 days - Average snowfall days in April:
2.1 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0 days - Average snowfall days in September:
0 days - Average snowfall days in October:
0.5 days - Average snowfall days in November:
3.5 days - Average snowfall days in December:
8.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Dakota, IL
- Average daylight in January:
9h and 30min - Average daylight in February:
10h and 36min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 24min - Average daylight in May:
14h and 36min - Average daylight in June:
15h and 12min
- Average daylight in July:
14h and 54min - Average daylight in August:
13h and 48min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 30min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 0min - Average daylight in November:
9h and 48min - Average daylight in December:
9h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in January:
3h and 36min - Average sunshine in February:
3h and 48min - Average sunshine in March:
6h and 6min - Average sunshine in April:
7h and 30min - Average sunshine in May:
8h and 24min - Average sunshine in June:
9h and 30min
- Average sunshine in July:
9h and 42min - Average sunshine in August:
9h and 42min - Average sunshine in September:
8h and 54min - Average sunshine in October:
5h and 18min - Average sunshine in November:
5h and 0min - Average sunshine in December:
4h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days
Dakota, IL
- Average sunshine days in January:
16.3 days - Average sunshine days in February:
14.1 days - Average sunshine days in March:
15.3 days - Average sunshine days in April:
12.3 days - Average sunshine days in May:
11.3 days - Average sunshine days in June:
10.5 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
10.7 days - Average sunshine days in August:
13.2 days - Average sunshine days in September:
16.9 days - Average sunshine days in October:
16.5 days - Average sunshine days in November:
17.7 days - Average sunshine days in December:
16.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).
Average UV index
Dakota, IL
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover
Dakota, IL
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility
Dakota, IL
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and August (5mi).
