What’s the climate like in Dakota?
The current climate of Dakota features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 29°C during the day to lows of -3°C. The average yearly temperature is around 15°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -11°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Dakota in recent years was 40°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -25°C in January 2019.
On average, Dakota gets 1303 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 141 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Dakota?
The best time to visit Dakota for pleasant to warm weather is April through October. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Dakota.
Climate Table of Dakota
The climate table of Dakota shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -3 | -1 | 8 | 15 | 22 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 17 | 9 | 1 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -11 | -10 | -1 | 4 | 11 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 7 | 0 | -6 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 28 | 35 | 90 | 114 | 148 | 192 | 161 | 163 | 142 | 97 | 64 | 69 |
| Snow (cm) | 24 | 37 | 21 | 8,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,0 | 4,8 | 45 |
| UV Index | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 15°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -3°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1303 mm per year, averaging 109 mm per month
- Snowfall: 141 cm per year
- Driest months: 28 mm in January, 35 mm in February and 64 mm in November
- Wettest months: 192 mm in June, 163 mm in August and 161 mm in July
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Dakota
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Dakota, Minnesota. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Dakota
This graph shows how much precipitation Dakota, Minnesota, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Dakota
This graph shows how much snow Dakota, Minnesota, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Dakota
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Dakota, Minnesota. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Dakota
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Dakota, Minnesota. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Dakota
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Dakota, Minnesota, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Dakota
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Dakota, Minnesota, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Dakota by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Dakota. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
