Dawson, IL weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dawson.
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What is the weather usually like in Dawson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 38.0 inprecipitation per year · 966 mm
- 21.8 insnowfall per year · 55 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dawson: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SPRINGFIELD CAPITAL AP, IL US (USW00093822), adjusted for the elevation of Dawson.
Dawson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dawson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 5:41 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| June | 5:27 AM | 8:29 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| July | 5:40 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 4:43 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 24 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Dawson?
Dawson has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 38.0 inches (966 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 22 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dawson is May–June and August–September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Dawson
What is the hottest month in Dawson?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Dawson?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Dawson?
About 38.0 inches (966 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Dawson?
Yes, about 22 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dawson?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dawson have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Dawson in November?
Highs average 53°F and lows 34°F, with about 2.7 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Dawson?
Around 6:41 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:43 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Dawson weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Dawson.
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