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Fort Dodge weather in December (Iowa, United States of America)

What can you expect from the weather in Fort Dodge during December? This guide provides all the details you need.

Temperatures

In December, Fort Dodge generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -1°C. But by evening, they drop to around -10°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Precipitation

Fort Dodge in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. Typically around 9 days of snowfall is expected.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Fort Dodge. September generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Fort Dodge climate page with graphs.

 

Fort Dodge, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 50 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Fort Dodge should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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