Feels like66°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 94%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 29.83 inHg
Overcast
67°💧 None💨 7 mphH 97%29.77 inHg
Feels like68°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 97%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 29.77 inHg
Overcast
76°💧 None💨 7 mphH 80%29.83 inHg
Feels like80°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 80%Cloud cover 99%Pressure 29.83 inHg
Partly cloudy
72°💧 None💨 3 mphH 88%29.85 inHg
Feels like77°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 88%Cloud cover 67%Pressure 29.85 inHg
Sunday
Mostly clear night
67°💧 None💨 6 mphH 96%29.91 inHg
Feels like70°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 96%Cloud cover 20%Pressure 29.91 inHg
Light rain
70°💧 None💨 8 mphH 97%29.85 inHg
Feels like73°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 97%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 29.85 inHg
Sunny
87°💧 None💨 12 mphH 74%29.80 inHg
Feels like92°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 74%Cloud cover 9%Pressure 29.80 inHg
Sunny
84°💧 None💨 12 mphH 72%29.77 inHg
Feels like86°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 72%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 29.77 inHg
Monday
Mostly clear night
79°💧 None💨 10 mphH 80%29.83 inHg
Feels like83°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 80%Cloud cover 35%Pressure 29.83 inHg
Sunny
74°💧 None💨 7 mphH 89%29.85 inHg
Feels like78°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 89%Cloud cover 3%Pressure 29.85 inHg
Sunny
87°💧 None💨 11 mphH 63%29.83 inHg
Feels like89°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 63%Cloud cover 2%Pressure 29.83 inHg
Moderate rain
75°💧 None💨 13 mphH 91%29.83 inHg
Feels like77°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 91%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 29.83 inHg
Tuesday
Overcast night
62°💧 None💨 12 mphH 92%29.97 inHg
Feels like59°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 92%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 29.97 inHg
Mostly cloudy
57°💧 None💨 9 mphH 87%30.09 inHg
Feels like53°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 87%Cloud cover 87%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Mostly cloudy
66°💧 None💨 11 mphH 56%30.15 inHg
Feels like60°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 56%Cloud cover 77%Pressure 30.15 inHg
Overcast
62°💧 None💨 4 mphH 68%30.18 inHg
Feels like60°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 68%Cloud cover 97%Pressure 30.18 inHg
Wednesday
Partly cloudy night
54°💧 None💨 6 mphH 82%30.24 inHg
Feels like51°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 82%Cloud cover 68%Pressure 30.24 inHg
Mostly cloudy
51°💧 None💨 5 mphH 92%30.30 inHg
Feels like48°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 92%Cloud cover 95%Pressure 30.30 inHg
Partly cloudy
67°💧 None💨 1 mphH 60%30.30 inHg
Feels like67°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 60%Cloud cover 67%Pressure 30.30 inHg
Mostly sunny
64°💧 None💨 1 mphH 71%30.21 inHg
Feels like65°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 71%Cloud cover 30%Pressure 30.21 inHg
Thursday
Mostly clear night
56°💧 None💨 4 mphH 89%30.24 inHg
Feels like54°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 89%Cloud cover 19%Pressure 30.24 inHg
Mostly sunny
52°💧 None💨 3 mphH 95%30.18 inHg
Feels like51°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 95%Cloud cover 29%Pressure 30.18 inHg
Mostly sunny
70°💧 None💨 9 mphH 57%30.12 inHg
Feels like67°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 57%Cloud cover 11%Pressure 30.12 inHg
Overcast
66°💧 None💨 4 mphH 75%30.00 inHg
Feels like66°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 75%Cloud cover 98%Pressure 30.00 inHg
Friday
Partly cloudy night
62°💧 None💨 6 mphH 81%29.97 inHg
Feels like60°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 81%Cloud cover 71%Pressure 29.97 inHg
Overcast
61°💧 None💨 3 mphH 87%29.91 inHg
Feels like61°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 87%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 29.91 inHg
Heavy rain
67°💧 None💨 10 mphH 86%29.83 inHg
Feels like66°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 86%Cloud cover 98%Pressure 29.83 inHg
Sunny
60°💧 None💨 7 mphH 82%29.85 inHg
Feels like57°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 82%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 29.85 inHg
Saturday
Clear night
53°💧 None💨 10 mphH 71%29.97 inHg
Feels like46°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 71%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 29.97 inHg
Sunny
47°💧 None💨 6 mphH 79%30.06 inHg
Feels like41°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 79%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Sunny
62°💧 None💨 7 mphH 51%30.09 inHg
Feels like56°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 51%Cloud cover 7%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Mostly cloudy
58°💧 None💨 8 mphH 61%30.09 inHg
Feels like53°FWind direction westGusts —Humidity 61%Cloud cover 88%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Sunday
Clear night
49°💧 None💨 6 mphH 77%30.18 inHg
Feels like44°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 77%Cloud cover 1%Pressure 30.18 inHg
Sunny
44°💧 None💨 8 mphH 83%30.27 inHg
Feels like37°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 83%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.27 inHg
Overcast
55°💧 None💨 11 mphH 55%30.33 inHg
Feels like46°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 55%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.33 inHg
Partly cloudy
54°💧 None💨 5 mphH 61%30.33 inHg
Feels like48°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 61%Cloud cover 62%Pressure 30.33 inHg
In Dakota and, more broadly, across the state of Illinois:
This evening will feature a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures remaining quite warm, ranging from 83 to 88 degrees Fahrenheit. Winds will be moderate, coming from the northeast at speeds up to 12 mph, with occasional gusts reaching 25 mph. No rain is expected during the next few hours, so conditions will remain dry. It will be a warm and breezy evening, with the temperature gradually cooling as the night progresses. Overall, you can expect comfortable but warm weather conditions tonight, with no significant weather disturbances.
15-Day Weather Outlook for Dakota
TomorrowTomorrowPartly cloudy78°/61°💧 None💨 9 mph
Daytime temperature 61°FFeels like 62°FHumidity 75%Pressure 30.12 inHgCloud cover 42%Wind direction eastGusts 17 mphSunrise —Sunset —
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Today's weather health advice
Open today's recommendations.
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Strong UV exposure
Protect exposed skin with SPF 30+ sunscreen, wear sunglasses, and try to limit direct midday sun.
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Good air quality
Air quality is good and outdoor activities can be enjoyed normally.
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Comfortable temperature conditions
Temperatures should feel comfortable for most people, with no particular heat or cold precautions needed.
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Good conditions for outdoor activities
Outdoor activities can generally be enjoyed normally, with sun protection adjusted to the UV level.
WIND OUTLOOK
Hourly Wind Forecast for Dakota
Vertical axis: mph · Horizontal axis: hours
mph
Sustained windMax gusts
NIGHT SKY · DAKOTA, ILLINOIS
Tonight's Stargazing & Shooting Stars
Excellent observing conditions. Best local viewing window: 12:00 AM–1:00 AM.
100/100Best-hour score
BEST TIME TONIGHT12:00 AM–1:00 AM
Astronomical darkness: 9:01 PM–4:52 AM
☁Cloud cover0%
Real hourly forecast for the best viewing hour.
☾Moonlight23%
Waning Crescent · Moon below the horizon at the best viewing hour.
☄Meteor activitySeptember ε-Perseids
Reference ZHR 8 · Radiant 35° high at the best hour.
✦Estimated visible meteors1–3/hour
Local estimate after weather, moonlight and radiant-height adjustments.
Chance ≥1 meteor in 30 min61%
UPCOMING METEOR PERIODSStart, peak and end dates · weather should be checked closer to the peak.
SEP 5–SEP 21
September ε-PerseidsStart SEP 5 · Peak SEP 9 · End SEP 21 · ZHR 8 · 6% Moon at peak
ACTIVE NOW
SEP 20–NOV 20
Southern TauridsStart SEP 20 · Peak NOV 5 · End NOV 20 · ZHR 7 · 20% Moon at peak
UPCOMING
OCT 2–NOV 7
OrionidsStart OCT 2 · Peak OCT 21 · End NOV 7 · ZHR 20 · 77% Moon at peak
UPCOMING
OCT 20–DEC 10
Northern TauridsStart OCT 20 · Peak NOV 12 · End DEC 10 · ZHR 5 · 7% Moon at peak
UPCOMING
Experimental local observing estimate. Weather values come from the hourly forecast already used on this page.
Moon position and astronomical darkness are calculated locally from time and coordinates. Meteor-shower ZHR describes ideal
conditions and is not the number of meteors a person should expect to see locally.
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