Climate Insights for Dakota Airport

Hot Springs County, North Dakota, United States

Hottest
July
28°C peak
Coldest
February
-15°C low
Wettest
June
95mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Dakota Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 620mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 95mm of rainfall. Dakota Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -15°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 85cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -6° Average: -11° Min: -15° Feb Max: -5° Average: -11° Min: -15° Mar Max: 4° Average: -2° Min: -6° Apr Max: 11° Average: 5° Min: 0° May Max: 21° Average: 14° Min: 8° Jun Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 15° Jul Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 17° Aug Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 15° Sep Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 11° Oct Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 3° Nov Max: 4° Average: -1° Min: -4° Dec Max: -4° Average: -8° Min: -11°
Max
Average
Min

Dakota Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 43°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -15°C and the daily average is -11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 14mm Snow: 10mm Feb Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 11mm Mar Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 13mm Apr Precipitation: 59mm Snow: 11mm May Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 95mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 72mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 83mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 56mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 53mm Snow: 7mm Nov Precipitation: 26mm Snow: 9mm Dec Precipitation: 38mm Snow: 23mm
Precipitation
Snow

Dakota Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 620mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 52mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 95mm of rainfall. August and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 14mm. That's 80mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 85cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 23cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 19km/h Feb Wind Speed: 20km/h Mar Wind Speed: 21km/h Apr Wind Speed: 22km/h May Wind Speed: 20km/h Jun Wind Speed: 20km/h Jul Wind Speed: 18km/h Aug Wind Speed: 18km/h Sep Wind Speed: 20km/h Oct Wind Speed: 21km/h Nov Wind Speed: 20km/h Dec Wind Speed: 19km/h
Wind Speed

Dakota Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Dakota Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Dakota Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -15°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -6 to 21°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 165mm for the season, averaging 55mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 28°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 250mm for the season, averaging 83mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -4 to 23°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 135mm over the season and a monthly average of 45mm. Expect around 15cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -15 to -4°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 70mm over the season and a monthly average of 23mm. Expect around 45cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -11°
Feb -11°
Mar -2°
Apr
May 14°
Jun 21°
Jul 22°
Aug 20°
Sep 16°
Oct
Nov -1°
Dec -8°

The best time to visit Dakota Airport is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 77mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -15°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dakota Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-15 °C
-6 °C
19 km/h
14 mm
10 cm
Feb
-15 °C
-5 °C
20 km/h
17 mm
11 cm
Mar Current
-6 °C
4 °C
21 km/h
24 mm
13 cm
Apr
0 °C
11 °C
22 km/h
59 mm
11 cm
May
8 °C
21 °C
20 km/h
82 mm
1 cm
Jun
15 °C
27 °C
20 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
Jul
17 °C
28 °C
18 km/h
72 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
27 °C
18 km/h
83 mm
0 cm
Sep
11 °C
23 °C
20 km/h
56 mm
0 cm
Oct
3 °C
13 °C
21 km/h
53 mm
7 cm
Nov
-4 °C
4 °C
20 km/h
26 mm
9 cm
Dec
-11 °C
-4 °C
19 km/h
38 mm
23 cm
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