The Fort Dodge, IA Metro Area has a humid continental climate with hot and humid summers and cold winters. The area experiences an average of 39 inches of precipitation annually. Summers in the area can often be hot and humid due to the proximity to lakes and rivers, while winters are generally cold with occasional snowfall. Temperatures in the area range from an average high of 87 degrees Fahrenheit in the summertime to an average low of 11 degrees Fahrenheit during the winter months.
Fort Dodge Metro Area, Iowa gets 35 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Fort Dodge Metro Area averages 33 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 202 sunny days per year in Fort Dodge Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Fort Dodge Metro Area gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 100 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 8
Rain: averages 35 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 33 inches of snow a year