Hot-summer humid continental climate
Climate Fort Dodge - Iowa
Annual high58ºF
Annual low36ºF
Precipitation35.63 inch
| Month | HighºF | LowºF | Precipinch | Snowinch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 8 | 0.91 | 7 |
| Feb | 32 | 12 | 0.92 | 8 |
| Mar | 45 | 24 | 1.86 | 6 |
| Apr | 60 | 36 | 3.68 | 2 |
| May | 71 | 48 | 4.76 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 58 | 5.56 | 0 |
| Jul | 84 | 63 | 4.69 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 60 | 4.52 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 51 | 3.02 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 38 | 2.52 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 25 | 1.97 | 4 |
| Dec | 30 | 12 | 1.22 | 8 |
- JanHigh 26ºFLow 8ºFPrecip 0.91 inch
- FebHigh 32ºFLow 12ºFPrecip 0.92 inch
- MarHigh 45ºFLow 24ºFPrecip 1.86 inch
- AprHigh 60ºFLow 36ºFPrecip 3.68 inch
- MayHigh 71ºFLow 48ºFPrecip 4.76 inch
- JunHigh 81ºFLow 58ºFPrecip 5.56 inch
- JulHigh 84ºFLow 63ºFPrecip 4.69 inch
- AugHigh 82ºFLow 60ºFPrecip 4.52 inch
- SepHigh 74ºFLow 51ºFPrecip 3.02 inch
- OctHigh 62ºFLow 38ºFPrecip 2.52 inch
- NovHigh 45ºFLow 25ºFPrecip 1.97 inch
- DecHigh 30ºFLow 12ºFPrecip 1.22 inch
Climate summary
What is the average weather in Fort Dodge, Iowa?
Fort Dodge experiences a humid continental climate, marked by very large seasonal temperature contrasts. Summers are warm and fairly wet, with precipitation peaking in June. Winters are cold and snowy, bringing significant snowfall, while winter is also the driest season. Precipitation is spread relatively evenly throughout the year.
Fort Dodge weather averages
Annual high58ºF
Annual low36ºF
Precipitation35.63 inch
Snowfall35 inch
Daily normals Fort Dodge - Iowa - January
| Day | HighºF | LowºF | Prec/ | Prec/ | Snow/ | Snow/ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | 26.4 | 9.5 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| Jan 2 | 26.2 | 9.2 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| Jan 3 | 26.0 | 9.0 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Jan 4 | 25.9 | 8.8 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 1.10 | 1.10 |
| Jan 5 | 25.7 | 8.6 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 1.30 | 1.30 |
| Jan 6 | 25.6 | 8.4 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Jan 7 | 25.5 | 8.2 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Jan 8 | 25.4 | 8.0 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 2.10 | 2.10 |
| Jan 9 | 25.3 | 7.8 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 2.30 | 2.30 |
| Jan 10 | 25.2 | 7.6 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 2.60 | 2.60 |
| Jan 11 | 25.1 | 7.5 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 2.80 | 2.80 |
| Jan 12 | 25.1 | 7.3 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 3.10 | 3.10 |
| Jan 13 | 25.0 | 7.2 | 0.41 | 0.41 | 3.40 | 3.40 |
| Jan 14 | 25.0 | 7.1 | 0.44 | 0.44 | 3.70 | 3.70 |
| Jan 15 | 25.0 | 7.0 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Jan 16 | 25.0 | 6.9 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 4.30 | 4.30 |
| Jan 17 | 25.0 | 6.8 | 0.53 | 0.53 | 4.50 | 4.50 |
| Jan 18 | 25.0 | 6.7 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 4.80 | 4.80 |
| Jan 19 | 25.1 | 6.7 | 0.59 | 0.59 | 5.10 | 5.10 |
| Jan 20 | 25.1 | 6.6 | 0.62 | 0.62 | 5.40 | 5.40 |
| Jan 21 | 25.2 | 6.6 | 0.64 | 0.64 | 5.70 | 5.70 |
| Jan 22 | 25.3 | 6.6 | 0.67 | 0.67 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| Jan 23 | 25.3 | 6.6 | 0.70 | 0.70 | 6.20 | 6.20 |
| Jan 24 | 25.4 | 6.6 | 0.73 | 0.73 | 6.50 | 6.50 |
| Jan 25 | 25.5 | 6.6 | 0.76 | 0.76 | 6.80 | 6.80 |
| Jan 26 | 25.7 | 6.7 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 7.10 | 7.10 |
| Jan 27 | 25.8 | 6.8 | 0.83 | 0.83 | 7.40 | 7.40 |
| Jan 28 | 25.9 | 6.9 | 0.86 | 0.86 | 7.70 | 7.70 |
| Jan 29 | 26.1 | 7.0 | 0.89 | 0.89 | 8.00 | 8.00 |
| Jan 30 | 26.3 | 7.1 | 0.92 | 0.92 | 8.30 | 8.30 |
| Jan 31 | 26.4 | 7.2 | 0.95 | 0.95 | 8.60 | 8.60 |
Precipitation and snow add up through the month (/mo) and the year (/yr)
Weather history Fort Dodge - October 2026
| Day | HighºF | LowºF | Precip.inch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | 70.0 | 62.1 | 1.38 |
| Oct 2 | 63.0 | 41.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 3 | 64.9 | 41.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 4 | 71.1 | 46.9 | 0.00 |
| Oct 5 | – | – | – |
| Oct 6 | – | – | – |
| Oct 7 | – | – | – |
| Oct 8 | 75.9 | 46.9 | 0.00 |
| Oct 9 | 73.0 | 46.9 | 1.13 |
| Oct 10 | 79.0 | 57.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 11 | 84.9 | 60.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 12 | 87.1 | 59.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 13 | 86.0 | 53.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 14 | 66.0 | 45.0 | T |
| Oct 15 | 55.9 | 45.0 | 0.21 |
| Oct 16 | 51.1 | 44.1 | 0.81 |
| Oct 17 | 52.0 | 32.0 | T |
| Oct 18 | – | – | – |
| Oct 19 | – | – | – |
| Oct 20 | – | – | – |
| Oct 21 | – | – | – |
| Oct 22 | – | – | – |
| Oct 23 | 78.1 | 48.9 | 0.00 |
| Oct 24 | 75.9 | 52.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 25 | 77.0 | 48.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 26 | 64.9 | 46.9 | T |
| Oct 27 | 62.1 | 48.0 | T |
| Oct 28 | 57.0 | 52.0 | 0.24 |
| Oct 29 | 73.0 | 44.1 | 0.08 |
| Oct 30 | 62.1 | 42.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 31 | – | – | – |
The data for October 2026 is incomplete: some days or values are missing.
- –No data
- –Not yet observed or received
- TTrace, too small to measure
Observed extremes
- Highest max temperature87.1ºF · Oct 12
- Lowest max temperature51.1ºF · Oct 16
- Highest min temperature62.1ºF · Oct 1
- Lowest min temperature32.0ºF · Oct 17
Geo Fort Dodge - Iowa
Location
- Country
- United States
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Webster
- City
- Fort Dodge
- Zip Code
- 50501
- Elevation
- 1115 ft
- Longitude
- -94.19
- Latitude
- 42.55
- ICAO
- –
- IATA
- –