Fort Dodge Weather in December

What's the weather like in Fort Dodge (Iowa) in December 2024?

The climate in Fort Dodge during December can be summarized as cold and dry.

December is in the winter in Fort Dodge and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.

Fort Dodge weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -1.1°C 30°F
Nightly temperature -10.9°C 12.4°F
Average temperature -6°C 21.2°F
Daily sunshine 4.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 27 mm 1.1 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 9.6°C 49.3°F
Humidity 76%
Windspeed 19.1kph 12 mph

On average December is the 3rd driest 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.

December temperatures in Fort Dodge

Fort Dodge average temperature in December

December rainfall

Fort Dodge average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Fort Dodge average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Fort Dodge in December 2024.

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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
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