Weather in Fort Dodge, IA
Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 50501
Light rain shower
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
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59°28% rain
59°29% rain3-day weather forecast
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance reaches about 78% over the next 12 hours.
It feels like 48°F with winds near 15 mph.
60°F, 10% rain chance and 17 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 31 mph.
Current temperature is 54°F, wind 15 mph, rain chance up to 78%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Fort Dodge
Iowa has a continental climate with hot summers, cold winters, strong winds and a notable spring and summer severe-thunderstorm season.
Fort Dodge is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 42.50°N latitude and 94.17°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Fort Dodge weather today
Light rain shower and 54°F in Fort Dodge, IA. Today's high is 61°F with a 91% rain chance. Winds are around 15 mph with gusts near 30 mph. Relative humidity is 95%, pressure is 30.08 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Fort Dodge
Sunrise is at 07:08 AM and sunset is at 07:07 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 63°F and a low near 57°F. The maximum rain chance is 50%.