Fort Dodge Weather in January

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

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

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.

Fort Dodge weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -3.3°C 26.1°F
Nightly temperature -13.9°C 7°F
Average temperature -8.6°C 16.5°F
Daily sunshine 5.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 21 mm 0.8 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 8.6°C 47.4°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 19.8kph 12 mph

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.

January temperatures in Fort Dodge

Fort Dodge average temperature in January

January rainfall

Fort Dodge average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Fort Dodge average rain in January

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 January 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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