Dawson, IL Weather & Growing Conditions
Tonight
54°F
Rain
Rain before 4am, then a slight chance of rain showers between 4am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South southwest wind 12 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 54°F | Rain | 12 to 15 mph SSW | 85% |
| Wednesday | 60°F | Mostly Cloudy | 12 to 15 mph SW | 12% |
| Wednesday Night | 44°F | Mostly Cloudy | 9 mph SW | 1% |
| Thursday | 61°F | Mostly Sunny | 8 to 13 mph WSW | 4% |
| Thursday Night | 43°F | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain | 3 to 7 mph NW | 22% |
| Friday | 55°F | Partly Sunny | 6 to 10 mph NNW | 12% |
| Friday Night | 36°F | Mostly Cloudy | 2 to 9 mph N | 5% |
| Saturday | 54°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph NW | 1% |
| Saturday Night | 34°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 mph W | 1% |
| Sunday | 60°F | Sunny | 2 to 8 mph W | 7% |
| Sunday Night | 35°F | Mostly Clear | 6 mph WNW | 5% |
| Monday | 64°F | Sunny | 3 to 10 mph SW | 2% |
| Monday Night | 40°F | Mostly Clear | 3 to 7 mph WSW | 2% |
| Tuesday | 66°F | Sunny | 3 to 7 mph WNW | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Dawson, IL
Last spring frost
Apr 15
First fall frost
Oct 22
Growing season
188 days
Hardiness zone
6a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Springfield #2, Il (11.9 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.