Dakota City, IA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Dakota City weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dakota City.
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What is the weather usually like in Dakota City?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 8°F average low
- 35.8 inprecipitation per year · 910 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dakota City: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DAKOTA CITY, IA US (USC00132041), adjusted for the elevation of Dakota City.
Dakota City weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dakota City through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 27 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:24 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:58 PM | 15 h 22 min |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:54 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| August | 6:22 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 7:07 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| December | 7:38 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 6 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Dakota City?
Dakota City has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 8°F (-13°C).
It gets about 35.8 inches (910 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Dakota City is June to September. At 1,125 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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 Dakota City
What is the hottest month in Dakota City?
July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Dakota City?
January, with an average low of 8°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Dakota City?
About 35.8 inches (910 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Dakota City?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Dakota City?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dakota City have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Dakota City in November?
Highs average 45°F and lows 26°F, with about 1.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Dakota City?
Around 7:07 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:55 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Dakota City weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Dakota City.
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