What is today's weather forecast for Dakota, IL?

Today's forecast for Dakota shows a high of 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny and cold, with a high near 10.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Dakota, IL?

The 7-day forecast for Dakota shows highs from 10 to 31 degrees and lows from -1 to 18 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 5 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Dakota, IL this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Dakota this week. Precipitation chances: Friday (20% chance), Saturday (50% chance), Monday (50% chance), Tuesday (50% chance), Wednesday (40% chance).

How accurate is the Dakota weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Dakota forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Dakota, IL Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - Special Weather Statement

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

Switch to Metric Units

-1°F
Feels Like -1°F

Humidity 85% Dew Point -4°F Wind Calm Barometer 30.35 in.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 6.5 mi. SW of central Dakota
at 4:40 AM Thu, Dec 4, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuDec 4

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-1

MonDec 8

TueDec 9

WedDec 10

40%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures climb from 10°F to a high of 31°F by week's end. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 5 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 9°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 33°F with lows around 18°F.

This Date in Weather History

1982 - The temperature in New York City's Central Park reached 72 degrees to establish a record high for December. The month as a whole was also the warmest of record.

Dakota, IL 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Dec 4

Day: Sunny and cold, with a high near 10. Wind chill values as low as -15. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a temperature falling to near -3 by 9pm, then rising to around 6 during the remainder of the night. Wind chill values as low as -20. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Dec 5

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Wind chill values as low as -10. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 26.

Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 18.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.

Monday Dec 8

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 21.

Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.

Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Wednesday Dec 10

Day: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.

About Dakota, IL

Dakota is a village in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 500 at the 2020 census, down from 506 in 2010.

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