Dakota County, MN Weather Forecast
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
County Weather Overview
This county weather page brings together forecast coverage for Dakota County so visitors can compare temperatures, wind, and conditions across the region without hopping between unrelated pages.
Current forecast coverage spans 10 of 10 mapped cities in Dakota County.
Page Snapshot
- Page focus
- county weather
- Forecast window
- Aug 24, 2026
- Latest sync
- Aug 18, 2026 5:37 PM CDT
- Forecast office
- MPX
- Source
- NOAA / NWS
Daily Outlook
This Week in Dakota County
Monday looks like the warmest upcoming period in Dakota County at 81 degrees F.
Monday Night is the coolest period ahead with temperatures near 63 degrees F.
The strongest winds are forecast for Monday at about 5 to 10 mph SSW.
Precipitation is mentioned in 2 upcoming forecast periods.
Forecast Details
- Last updated
- Aug 18, 2026 5:37 PM CDT
- Coverage
- 1 day
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Forecast office
- MPX
- Radar station
- KMPX
Weather data is provided by the National Weather Service and refreshed automatically for U.S. locations.
Open NOAA sourceExtended Forecast
A slight chance of rain showers after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Detailed Forecast
| Period | Conditions | Temp | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Monday
Aug 24
|
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
|
81°F |
5 to 10 mph
SSW
|
|
Monday Night
Aug 24
|
Mostly Clear then Slight Chance Rain Showers
|
63°F |
5 mph
SW
|
Major City Forecasts
Live forecast snapshots for major cities across Dakota County.
Coverage
Forecast coverage currently spans 10 of 10 mapped cities in Dakota County.
Largest mapped city population in this region: 69,583.
