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

Curious about the climate in Fort Dodge this January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

January in Fort Dodge generally includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around -3°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -13°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Fort Dodge in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 20 mm for the month. This month sees the least rain, offering perfect conditions for outdoor adventures. Enjoy clear skies and make the most of the dry weather. Past climate data indicates that roughly 7 days will see snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Fort Dodge. September typically offers 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 January

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 23%  

Precipitation 20 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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