Dakota, IL has a humid continental climate with hot, humid summers and cold winters. The summer months are typically the warmest of the year, with temperatures averaging in the mid-80s Fahrenheit (30° Celsius). Winters in Dakota are very cold, with temperatures often dipping below freezing. Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year and snowfall is common during the winter season. The town experiences four distinct seasons that provide an interesting range of weather for residents to enjoy.
Dakota, Illinois gets 37 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Dakota averages 36 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 188 sunny days per year in Dakota. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Dakota gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 114 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 10
Rain: averages 37 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 36 inches of snow a year