When is the best time to go to Fort Dodge

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Fort Dodge, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Please note our recommendations for when to visit Fort Dodge are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Fort Dodge January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-3°C 21mm 5.8hrs 10.5hrs

The weather in January in Fort Dodge is characteristically cold and dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fort Dodge for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Fort Dodge and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (26°F), whilst at night -14°C (7°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Fort Dodge with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Fort Dodge February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-0°C 22mm 6.5hrs 11.6hrs

February in Fort Dodge is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fort Dodge for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Fort Dodge and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (32°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Fort Dodge with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Fort Dodge March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 54mm 7.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Fort Dodge is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fort Dodge for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Fort Dodge and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -4°C (24°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Fort Dodge with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Fort Dodge April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 80mm 8.2hrs 14.3hrs

Fort Dodge's weather in April is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Fort Dodge.

April is in the spring in Fort Dodge and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Fort Dodge with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Fort Dodge May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 103mm 9.6hrs 15.6hrs

May is a damp month in Fort Dodge and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Fort Dodge.

May is in the spring in Fort Dodge and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Fort Dodge with around 103mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Fort Dodge June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 125mm 11.1hrs 10.5hrs

The climate in Fort Dodge during June can be summarized as warm and wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Fort Dodge.

June is in the summer in Fort Dodge and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Fort Dodge with around 125mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Fort Dodge July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 113mm 11.6hrs 11.6hrs

July in Fort Dodge is generally damp with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Fort Dodge, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Fort Dodge and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Fort Dodge with around 113mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Fort Dodge August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 108mm 10.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Fort Dodge is characteristically warm, humid and damp.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Fort Dodge, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Fort Dodge and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Fort Dodge with around 108mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Fort Dodge September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 95mm 8.5hrs 14.3hrs

Fort Dodge's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Fort Dodge, with some very good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Fort Dodge and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Fort Dodge with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Fort Dodge October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 61mm 7.2hrs 15.6hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Fort Dodge and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Fort Dodge.

October is in the fall / autumn in Fort Dodge and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Fort Dodge with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Fort Dodge November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 39mm 5hrs 10.5hrs

The climate in Fort Dodge during November can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fort Dodge for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Fort Dodge and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Fort Dodge with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Fort Dodge December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-1°C 27mm 4.6hrs 11.6hrs

December in Fort Dodge is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fort Dodge for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Fort Dodge and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Fort Dodge with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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Fort Dodge weather stats

Fort Dodge weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.3°C 84.7°F
Driest month: January 21mm 0.8ins
Sunniest month: July 11.6hrs
Coldest month: January -3.6°C 25.5°F
Wettest month: June 125mm 4.9ins
Warmest sea: August 19.3°C 66.7°F
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