| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 5a: -20°F to -15°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 5a: -20°F to -15°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 4b: -25F to -20F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | May 1 - May 10 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | |
| Ecoregion: | 47b - Des Moines Lobe | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 1 - 7 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 50501 - Fort Dodge, IA | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 6 | 12 | 24 | 35 | 48 | 58 | 62 | 60 | 50 | 38 | 25 | 12 | 36 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 25 | 32 | 45 | 59 | 72 | 81 | 84 | 82 | 75 | 62 | 44 | 29 | 58 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | .92 | .82 | 2.19 | 3.37 | 4.29 | 5.08 | 4.42 | 4.3 | 3.23 | 2.38 | 1.9 | 1.09 | 34.01 |