Dakota, WI
Unincorporated community in Waushara County, Wisconsin
Dakota is a small unincorporated community in Waushara County, Wisconsin. It is 6.2 miles NE of Wautoma, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 54982.
Dakota at a glance
- State
- Wisconsin
- County
- Waushara County
- ZIP code
- 54982
- Nearest town
- Wautoma (6.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 43.9903, -89.3564
Weather in Dakota now
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Dakota weather by the hour
Dakota weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dakota.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dakota
What is the weather usually like in Dakota?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 7°F average low
- 34.3 inprecipitation per year · 870 mm
- 43.1 insnowfall per year · 109 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dakota: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HANCOCK EXP FARM, WI US (USC00473405), adjusted for the elevation of Dakota.
Dakota weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dakota through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 19 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:12 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| May | 5:29 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| June | 5:12 AM | 8:43 PM | 15 h 31 min |
| July | 5:27 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| August | 6:00 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 4:32 PM | 9 h 41 min |
| December | 7:23 AM | 4:21 PM | 8 h 58 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Dakota?
Dakota has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 7°F (-14°C).
It gets about 34.3 inches (870 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 43 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dakota is June to 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
The closest live webcam is Town of Rome › East: Lake Camelot, 26.3 miles NW of Dakota.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dakota.
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Questions about Dakota
Where is Dakota, WI?
Dakota is an unincorporated community in Waushara County, Wisconsin, 6.2 miles NE of Wautoma.
What county is Dakota in?
Dakota is in Waushara County, Wisconsin.
What is the ZIP code of Dakota, WI?
The ZIP code for Dakota is 54982.
What is the nearest town to Dakota?
Wautoma, 6.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dakota?
Yes. The closest is Town of Rome › East: Lake Camelot, 26.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dakota?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Dakota?
January, with an average low of 7°F (-14°C).
How much does it rain in Dakota?
About 34.3 inches (870 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Dakota?
Yes, about 43 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dakota?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dakota have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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