Dakota, Wisconsin has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 34.4 °F (low) to 55.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 35 Inches. Dakota is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.5 °F | 25.7 °F | 1.31 in. |
| February | 9.9 °F | 30.1 °F | 1.19 in. |
| March | 20.8 °F | 41.8 °F | 1.98 in. |
| April | 32.7 °F | 55.5 °F | 3.64 in. |
| May | 45.2 °F | 68.2 °F | 4.09 in. |
| June | 55.3 °F | 77.6 °F | 5.05 in. |
| July | 59.2 °F | 81.9 °F | 3.94 in. |
| August | 57.0 °F | 79.8 °F | 3.74 in. |
| September | 48.5 °F | 72.2 °F | 3.49 in. |
| October | 36.7 °F | 58.8 °F | 2.79 in. |
| November | 25.3 °F | 43.8 °F | 2.04 in. |
| December | 14.6 °F | 30.9 °F | 1.69 in. |
| Annual | 34.4 °F | 55.5 °F | 34.95 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 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 | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |