Fort Dodge, Kansas has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 41.8 °F (low) to 68.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 22.9 Inches. Fort Dodge is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.3 °F | 44.9 °F | 0.59 in. |
| February | 22.0 °F | 48.8 °F | 0.59 in. |
| March | 30.4 °F | 58.5 °F | 1.34 in. |
| April | 39.4 °F | 67.2 °F | 2.03 in. |
| May | 50.8 °F | 77.0 °F | 3.31 in. |
| June | 61.5 °F | 87.6 °F | 3.52 in. |
| July | 66.2 °F | 92.5 °F | 3.29 in. |
| August | 64.2 °F | 90.4 °F | 2.98 in. |
| September | 55.7 °F | 83.0 °F | 1.53 in. |
| October | 42.1 °F | 70.5 °F | 2.08 in. |
| November | 29.5 °F | 57.0 °F | 0.73 in. |
| December | 21.0 °F | 45.8 °F | 0.89 in. |
| Annual | 41.8 °F | 68.6 °F | 22.88 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |