Weather in Dakota City, NE
Updated 2026-09-26 11:15 local time · ZIP codes 68731
Patchy rain nearby
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
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64°39% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance reaches about 72% over the next 12 hours.
It feels like 57°F with winds near 14 mph.
68°F, 20% rain chance and 14 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 24 mph.
Current temperature is 62°F, wind 14 mph, rain chance up to 72%.
UV index is 1.
Local weather characteristics in Dakota City
Nebraska has a continental Great Plains climate with hot summers, cold winters, frequent wind and a spring and summer severe-storm season.
Dakota City is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 42.42°N latitude and 96.42°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Dakota City weather today
Patchy rain nearby and 62°F in Dakota City, NE. Today's high is 69°F with a 92% rain chance. Winds are around 14 mph with gusts near 22 mph. Relative humidity is 90%, pressure is 29.96 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Dakota City
Sunrise is at 07:17 AM and sunset is at 07:16 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 70°F and a low near 61°F. The maximum rain chance is 43%.