Fort Dodge (IA) Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Fort Dodge’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in the United States of America.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The weather in Fort Dodge experiences significant differences between warm and cold seasons, with big shifts in temperature. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in July to a very cold -3°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -13°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Fort Dodge by month:
Typically, the coolest time of day is between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the hottest time occurs around 3 PM, when the sun’s heating effect is strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, receives about 20 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 7 days. For more information, please visit our Fort Dodge Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in the United States of America Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across the United States of America. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Fort Dodge Temperatures Compared World Wide
Fort Dodge’s average annual maximum temperature is 14°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, experiences an average annual temperature of 23°C, with hot summers and mild winters typical of a Mediterranean climate.
Interlaken, Switzerland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 8°C, with mild summers and very cold winters.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, is mild, with an average annual temperature of 19°C and minimal seasonal variation.
Perth, Australia, experiences a Mediterranean climate, with a pleasant average temperature of 25°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Sea vs. Land Temperatures
The influence of nearby oceans or large water bodies significantly affects local temperatures:
- Ocean Influence: Coastal regions tend to have more stable temperatures, as large bodies of water absorb and release heat slowly. This often results in milder winters and cooler summers compared to inland areas.
- Continental Climates: Landmasses well away from large bodies of water tend to show greater extremes in temperature, having hotter summers and colder winters because of the absence of water as a moderating influence.
For more detailed information about Fort Dodge’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Fort Dodge climate page.
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