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Fort Dodge, United States Snapshot 2026
Where is Fort Dodge?
Fort Dodge, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Fort Dodge
- Population
- 24.6K
- Elevation
- 340 m
- Coordinates
- 42.50°, -94.17°
Fort Dodge is a city in United States with a population of approximately 24.6K. Average temperatures range from -10°C (14°F) in January to 29°C (84°F) in July. The best time to visit is May, June, July, August, September. The city sits at an elevation of 340 m above sea level.
Time in Fort Dodge right now
Open full time & time zone page 03:39 39
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
IANA time zone
America/Chicago
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DST in effect
CST / CDT
Next DST change
November 1
backward -1h
Live weather in Fort Dodge
Daylight in Fort Dodge today
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Day length
15h 17m
Climate normals for Fort Dodge
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Fair May best
Good June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Fair November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°C / -10°C | -7°C / -16°C | 6days (30 mm) Good | 5.7h Fair | 74% Muggy | 2.5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 1°C / -9°C | -4°C / -15°C | 6days (34 mm) Good | 7.4h Good | 70% Muggy | 3.7 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 10°C / -1°C | 5°C / -6°C | 9days (75 mm) Wet | 7.9h Good | 66% Muggy | 4.7 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 16°C / 4°C | 12°C / 0°C | 10days (83 mm) Wet | 9h Good | 62% Muggy | 5.5 High | Fair | View Details |
| May best | 22°C / 11°C | 21°C / 9°C | 14days (137 mm) Wet | 9.7h Good | 66% Muggy | 6.7 High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 28°C / 18°C | 30°C / 18°C | 12days (120 mm) Wet | 12.3h Excellent | 67% Muggy | 7.3 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 29°C / 19°C | 32°C / 20°C | 9days (101 mm) Wet | 12.2h Excellent | 73% Muggy | 7.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 28°C / 18°C | 30°C / 19°C | 10days (108 mm) Wet | 11.3h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 6.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 26°C / 15°C | 25°C / 14°C | 8days (91 mm) Wet | 9.8h Good | 68% Muggy | 5.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 17°C / 8°C | 14°C / 4°C | 8days (85 mm) Wet | 7.7h Good | 62% Muggy | 4 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| November | 9°C / 0°C | 5°C / -4°C | 6days (41 mm) Good | 6.5h Fair | 67% Muggy | 2.6 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| December | 2°C / -6°C | -3°C / -11°C | 6days (38 mm) Good | 5.8h Fair | 71% Muggy | 2.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: -2°C / -10°C . Feb: 1°C / -9°C . Mar: 10°C / -1°C . Apr: 16°C / 4°C . May: 22°C / 11°C . Jun: 28°C / 18°C . Jul: 29°C / 19°C . Aug: 28°C / 18°C . Sep: 26°C / 15°C . Oct: 17°C / 8°C . Nov: 9°C / 0°C . Dec: 2°C / -6°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 30 mm. Feb: 34 mm. Mar: 75 mm. Apr: 83 mm. May: 137 mm. Jun: 120 mm. Jul: 101 mm. Aug: 108 mm. Sep: 91 mm. Oct: 85 mm. Nov: 41 mm. Dec: 38 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 74%. Feb: 70%. Mar: 66%. Apr: 62%. May: 66%. Jun: 67%. Jul: 73%. Aug: 72%. Sep: 68%. Oct: 62%. Nov: 67%. Dec: 71%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 22 km/h . Feb: 24 km/h . Mar: 25 km/h . Apr: 27 km/h . May: 23 km/h . Jun: 22 km/h . Jul: 18 km/h . Aug: 18 km/h . Sep: 21 km/h . Oct: 24 km/h . Nov: 24 km/h . Dec: 23 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 4. Nov: UV 3. Dec: UV 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fort Dodge has a population of approximately 24.6K.
The best months to visit Fort Dodge are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Fort Dodge receives approximately 943mm of rainfall annually across 104 rainy days.
Fort Dodge is located in United States, in the Americas region.
Fort Dodge sits at an elevation of 340 m (1,115 ft) above sea level.