What is today's weather forecast for Fort Dodge, IA?

Today's forecast for Fort Dodge shows a high of 11 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny, with a high near 11.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Fort Dodge, IA?

The 7-day forecast for Fort Dodge shows highs from 10 to 33 degrees and lows from -2 to 21 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 2 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Fort Dodge, IA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Fort Dodge this week. Precipitation chances: Saturday (60% chance), Wednesday (30% chance).

How accurate is the Fort Dodge weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Fort Dodge forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Fort Dodge, IA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Switch to Metric Units

-7°F
Feels Like -7°F

Humidity 86% Dew Point -10°F Wind WSW 1 MPH Gusts 1 Barometer 29.35 in.

Report from a personal weather station 2.5 mi. NNW of central Fort Dodge
at 4:24 AM Thu, Dec 4, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuDec 4

FriDec 5

SatDec 6

50%

-1

SunDec 7

-2

MonDec 8

TueDec 9

WedDec 10

30%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures dip from 11°F to a low of 10°F mid-week, then warm to 33°F. Some snow possible with at least 2 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 8°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 32°F with lows around 15°F.

This Date in Weather History

1786 - The first of two great early December storms began. The storm produced 18 inches of snow at Morristown NJ, and twenty inches of snow at New Haven CT. It also resulted in high tides at Nantucket which did great damage.

Fort Dodge, IA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Dec 4

Day: Sunny, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -20. Light and variable wind becoming south 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 15 by midnight. Wind chill values as low as -5. South southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Friday Dec 5

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Wind chill values as low as 5. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: A 50 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.

Monday Dec 8

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

Wednesday Dec 10

Day: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.

About Fort Dodge, IA

Fort Dodge is a city in and the county seat of Webster County, Iowa, United States, along the Des Moines River. The population was 24,871 in the 2020 census, a decrease from 25,136 in 2000. Fort Dodge is a major commercial center for North Central and Northwest Iowa. It is located on U.S. Routes 20 and 169.

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