Fort Dodge (IA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Fort Dodge is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to very cold in the cooler months.
It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Fort Dodge, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -3°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -13°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Fort Dodge receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 913 mm. Fort Dodge can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 133 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days. In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 20 mm of snowfall, spread across 7 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Fort Dodge Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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The best time of year to visit Fort Dodge in the United States of America
During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -3°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 133 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 20 mm of precipitation.
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