What’s the climate like in Dawson?
The current climate in Dawson features temperatures ranging from a high of 30°C to a low of 3°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 18°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -6°C and in the warmer months around 19°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Dawson in recent years was 37°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -20°C in January 2014.
On average, Dawson gets 1441 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 65 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Dawson?
The best time to visit Dawson for mild to warm weather is April up to October. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Dawson.
Climate Table of Dawson
The climate table of Dawson shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 3 | 4 | 11 | 18 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 20 | 11 | 7 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -6 | -5 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 2 | -1 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 72 | 64 | 141 | 116 | 138 | 171 | 166 | 133 | 105 | 133 | 76 | 126 |
| Snow (cm) | 22 | 22 | 5,3 | 3,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 5,6 | 5,8 |
| UV Index | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 18°C
- Highest temperature: 30°C in June and July
- Lowest temperature: 3°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1441 mm per year, averaging 120 mm per month
- Snowfall: 65 cm per year
- Driest months: 64 mm in February, 72 mm in January and 76 mm in November
- Wettest months: 171 mm in June, 166 mm in July and 141 mm in March
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Dawson
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Dawson, Illinois. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Dawson
This graph shows how much rainfall Dawson, Illinois, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Dawson
This graph shows how much snow Dawson, Illinois, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Dawson
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Dawson, Illinois. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Dawson
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Dawson, Illinois. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Dawson
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Dawson, Illinois, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Dawson
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Dawson, Illinois, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Dawson by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Dawson. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
