Climate Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 47°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
FT Dodge, IA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 47°F
- Avg annual temp
- 59/100
- Comfort score
- 35.1"
- Annual precip
- 163d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for FT Dodge
FT Dodge, Iowa averages 47°F a year and scores 59/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 39% of U.S. cities.
- 47°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 59/100
- comfort score, milder than 39% of U.S. cities
- 35.1"
- annual precipitation · 39" snow
- 163 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
47°F (8°C)
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
36°F
Annual Precip
35.1"
Annual Snow
39.0"
Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
47°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
35.1"
Plus 39.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (FT Dodge) 59.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the FT Dodge area.
How FT Dodge compares to every U.S. city
FT Dodge's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
59 Top 61% higher than 39% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for FT Dodge
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. FT Dodge's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.9" | 8.6" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.2" | 11.8" | 27.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0" | 5.6" | 24.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7" | 1.5" | 11.2 | 0.1 |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6" | 0.4" | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 5.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.6 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.3 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.3 |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5" | 0.4" | 8.9 | 0.1 |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9" | 2.8" | 22.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 31°F (0°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.5" | 7.9" | 30.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.9"
Snow: 8.6"
6.3 days with precipitation
February 1.2"
Snow: 11.8"
6.7 days with precipitation
March 2.0"
Snow: 5.6"
7.5 days with precipitation
April 3.7"
Snow: 1.5"
9.9 days with precipitation
May 4.6"
Snow: 0.4"
13.1 days with precipitation
June 5.5"
11.2 days with precipitation
July 4.2"
8.7 days with precipitation
August 4.3"
8.9 days with precipitation
September 2.8"
8.0 days with precipitation
October 2.5"
Snow: 0.4"
7.5 days with precipitation
November 1.9"
Snow: 2.8"
5.7 days with precipitation
December 1.5"
Snow: 7.9"
7.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 8
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 28
50% probability date
Growing Season
163 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,388
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
677
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What FT Dodge's climate means for you
FT Dodge runs 47°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 163 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 28 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,388 heating and 677 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: FT Dodge, IA
An annual average temperature of 47°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 36°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for FT Dodge, Iowa. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00132999 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
FT Dodge averages 35.1 inches of precipitation a year, with 39.0 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 163 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 28 and the first fall freeze near October 8. As for energy demand, 7,388 heating degree days and 677 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, FT Dodge scores 59/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in FT Dodge, IA? ▼
The average annual temperature in FT Dodge, Iowa is 47°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 7°F (-14°C).
How much rain does FT Dodge get? ▼
FT Dodge receives 35.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 39.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for FT Dodge? ▼
FT Dodge has a climate comfort score of 59/100 (Moderate), milder than 39% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in FT Dodge? ▼
FT Dodge has approximately 163 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 28 and the first fall freeze around October 8.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in FT Dodge? ▼
FT Dodge has 7,388 heating degree days and 677 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this FT Dodge climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00132999 near FT Dodge.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00132999. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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