Climate change in Dakota County, Nebraska
Since 1979, Dakota County, Nebraska has warmed 1.8°F, with 2 fewer days above 90°F, about the same number of nights above 70°F and 2% less precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Dodge County, NE's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +1.8°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +1.0°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +2.4°F
- Precipitation: −2%
- Wettest day of the year: −1%
- Longest dry spell: +5 days
- Days above 90°F: −2 days
- Nights above 70°F: −0 days
- Freezing nights: −5 days
- Frost-free season: +15 days
- Muggy days: +9 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +1.3°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +13 days
- Snowfall: −18%
- Snowy days (1 inch or more): −2 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.