Dakota City, Iowa has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 36.7 °F (low) to 56.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 34.5 Inches. Dakota City is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.3 °F | 25.6 °F | 0.88 in. |
| February | 12.4 °F | 29.8 °F | 1.14 in. |
| March | 24.5 °F | 43.1 °F | 2.09 in. |
| April | 35.8 °F | 58.1 °F | 3.71 in. |
| May | 48.4 °F | 69.7 °F | 4.88 in. |
| June | 59.3 °F | 79.6 °F | 5.18 in. |
| July | 62.7 °F | 82.6 °F | 3.9 in. |
| August | 59.8 °F | 80.3 °F | 4.38 in. |
| September | 50.9 °F | 74.3 °F | 2.96 in. |
| October | 38.4 °F | 61.4 °F | 2.4 in. |
| November | 25.8 °F | 44.7 °F | 1.6 in. |
| December | 14.6 °F | 30.9 °F | 1.34 in. |
| Annual | 36.7 °F | 56.7 °F | 34.46 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |