Dakota Junction, NE
Unincorporated community in Dawes County, Nebraska
Dakota Junction is a small unincorporated community in Dawes County, Nebraska. It is 5.2 miles SE of Chadron, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 69337.
Dakota Junction at a glance
- State
- Nebraska
- County
- Dawes County
- ZIP code
- 69337
- Nearest town
- Chadron (5.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 42.8597, -103.0936
Weather in Dakota Junction now
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Dakota Junction weather by the hour
Dakota Junction weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dakota Junction.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dakota Junction
What is the weather usually like in Dakota Junction?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 13°F average low
- 15.2 inprecipitation per year · 387 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dakota Junction: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHADRON MUNI AP, NE US (USW00024017), adjusted for the elevation of Dakota Junction.
Dakota Junction weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dakota Junction through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 26 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| March | 7:02 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| May | 5:27 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| June | 5:11 AM | 8:34 PM | 15 h 23 min |
| July | 5:26 AM | 8:30 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| August | 5:57 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| September | 6:31 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:20 PM | 9 h 5 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Dakota Junction?
Dakota Junction has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 13°F (-11°C).
It gets about 15.2 inches (387 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Dakota Junction 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.
Webcams near Dakota Junction
The closest live webcam is Chadron › North: US 385: South - Hwy 385 Far North, 10.6 miles SE of Dakota Junction.
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Questions about Dakota Junction
Where is Dakota Junction, NE?
Dakota Junction is an unincorporated community in Dawes County, Nebraska, 5.2 miles SE of Chadron.
What county is Dakota Junction in?
Dakota Junction is in Dawes County, Nebraska.
What is the ZIP code of Dakota Junction, NE?
The ZIP code for Dakota Junction is 69337.
What is the nearest town to Dakota Junction?
Chadron, 5.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dakota Junction?
Yes. The closest is Chadron › North: US 385: South - Hwy 385 Far North, 10.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dakota Junction?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Dakota Junction?
January, with an average low of 13°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Dakota Junction?
About 15.2 inches (387 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Dakota Junction?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Dakota Junction?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dakota Junction have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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