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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Dakota City, Iowa, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 11.7°F (-11.3°C) and 24.3°F (-4.3°C). During the coldest month, January, temperatures average a high of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and a low of 11.7°F (-11.3°C). Weather in January »

Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Dakota City, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and 14.9°F (-9.5°C). The onset of February brings with it an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C), showing a negligible variation from the month before. Weather in February »

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Dakota City, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.1°F (6.7°C) and 29.5°F (-1.4°C). Dakota City's weather in March is characterized by a distinct rise in the average high-temperature, escalating from a freezing cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C) in February to a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April is a moderate spring month in Dakota City, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 56.8°F (13.8°C) and 41°F (5°C). The onset of April marks an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C) in March to a refreshing 56.8°F (13.8°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Dakota City, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 69.1°F (20.6°C) and an average low of 52.5°F (11.4°C). In Dakota City, the average high-temperature in May increases from a moderate 56.8°F (13.8°C) in April to a pleasant 69.1°F (20.6°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

June, the first month of the summer in Dakota City, is a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 78.1°F (25.6°C) and an average low of 61.9°F (16.6°C). With the transition into June, Dakota City experiences an increase in average high-temperatures, moving up from an agreeable 69.1°F (20.6°C) in May to a warm 78.1°F (25.6°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July, the same as June, is a moderately hot summer month in Dakota City, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 80.8°F (27.1°C) and min 63.7°F (17.6°C). July is the month when Dakota City's temperatures reach their peak, with averages of 80.8°F (27.1°C) and lows of 63.7°F (17.6°C). The average heat index in July is estimated at a tropical 86°F (30°C). Weather in July »

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Dakota City, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 79°F (26.1°C) and an average low of 61°F (16.1°C). In August, the average high-temperature registers at a still moderately hot 79°F (26.1°C), nearly identical to July's 80.8°F (27.1°C). Weather in August »

Weather in September

September, the first month of the autumn in Dakota City, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 74.1°F (23.4°C) and an average low of 54.5°F (12.5°C). As Dakota City welcomes September, the average high-temperature is noted at a still moderately hot 74.1°F (23.4°C), closely aligning with the preceding month. Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Dakota City, Iowa, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 58.1°F (14.5°C) and 43.5°F (6.4°C). The average high-temperature exhibits a considerable decrease in October, dropping from a moderately hot 74.1°F (23.4°C) in September to a moderate 58.1°F (14.5°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

The last month of the autumn, November, is another chilly month in Dakota City, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and an average high of 44.1°F (6.7°C). November's onset brings a slight change in high-temperatures, falling from a moderate 58.1°F (14.5°C) in October to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dakota City, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19°F (-7.2°C) and an average high of 30°F (-1.1°C). The arrival of December signals a shift in temperature, down from a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C) in November to a subzero cold 30°F (-1.1°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Dakota City?

January, recording an average high temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and a low temperature of 11.7°F (-11.3°C), is Dakota City's coldest month.

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.5 days and typically collects 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain?

In Dakota City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.6 days and collects up to 25" (635mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow?

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December.

How much does it snow?

Throughout the year, there are 41.2 snowfall days, and 18.11" (460mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the snowiest month?

February is the month with the most snowfall in Dakota City. Snow falls for 9 days and accumulates 5" (127mm) of snow.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

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.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is June, when the rain falls for 17.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Dakota City?

In Dakota City, snow does not fall in June through September.

When are the longest days?

The month with the longest days in Dakota City is June, with an average of 15h and 18min of daylight.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index in Dakota City are June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the hottest time of year?

The warmest month is July, with an average high-temperature of 80.8°F (27.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 63.7°F (17.6°C).

What month has the most sunshine?

July has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine.

What is the least humid month in Dakota City?

With an average relative humidity of 68%, October is the least humid month.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

Average temperature
Dakota City, IA

Average temperature - Dakota City, IA

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

Average pressure
Dakota City, IA

Average pressure - Dakota City, IA

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed
Dakota City, IA

Average wind speed - Dakota City, IA

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity
Dakota City, IA

Average humidity - Dakota City, IA

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall
Dakota City, IA

Average rainfall - Dakota City, IA

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days
Dakota City, IA

Average rainfall days - Dakota City, IA

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).

Average snowfall
Dakota City, IA

Average snowfall - Dakota City, IA

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days
Dakota City, IA

Average snowfall days - Dakota City, IA

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight / Average sunshine
Dakota City, IA

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Dakota City, IA

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days
Dakota City, IA

Average sunshine days - Dakota City, IA

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

Average UV index
Dakota City, IA

Average UV index - Dakota City, IA

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average visibility
Dakota City, IA

Average visibility - Dakota City, IA

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (5mi).

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