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Weather Almanac: Dakota, IL 61018

🗓️ Historical norms for December

November January
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May. Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
December avg. precipitation
🌧️ 1.76"
December days below freezing
📉 ≈28.5 days
Average December lows 9°F – 22°F
USDA Zone
5a
Annual extreme lows -20°F to -15°F
Last Spring Frost (36°F)
🌷 May 13
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First Fall Frost (36°F)
🍂 Sep 26
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Temperature climatic data from weather station: FREEPORT WASTE WTP (USC00113262)

Precipitation climatic data from weather station: FREEPORT WASTE WTP (USC00113262)

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: FREEPORT WASTE WTP (USC00113262)