Fort Dodge weather
At 6:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 14°C (58°F). Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Fort Dodge sits 341 m (1,119 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 3%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Fort Dodge weather
Is it raining in Fort Dodge right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 14° right now. Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Fort Dodge this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 11–21° and lows of 7–15°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Fort Dodge lately?
In the past 7 days, Fort Dodge had 1 rainy day and 3.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Fort Dodge?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Fort Dodge weather by month
When is the best time to visit Fort Dodge?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Fort Dodge is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -2°C (28°F) in January to 30°C (87°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Fort Dodge?
June is the wettest month, with about 122 mm (4.8 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 20 mm (0.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Fort Dodge?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (87°F) and lows of 19°C (65°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -2°C (28°F) and lows of -12°C (11°F).
Does Fort Dodge have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 122 mm (4.8 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months