Fort Dodge, Kansas has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 5.5 °C (low) to 20.3 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 581.2 Millimeters. 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 | -7.1 °C | 7.2 °C | 14.99 mm |
| February | -5.6 °C | 9.3 °C | 14.99 mm |
| March | -0.9 °C | 14.7 °C | 34.04 mm |
| April | 4.1 °C | 19.6 °C | 51.56 mm |
| May | 10.4 °C | 25 °C | 84.07 mm |
| June | 16.4 °C | 30.9 °C | 89.41 mm |
| July | 19 °C | 33.6 °C | 83.57 mm |
| August | 17.9 °C | 32.4 °C | 75.69 mm |
| September | 13.2 °C | 28.3 °C | 38.86 mm |
| October | 5.6 °C | 21.4 °C | 52.83 mm |
| November | -1.4 °C | 13.9 °C | 18.54 mm |
| December | -6.1 °C | 7.7 °C | 22.61 mm |
| Annual | 5.5 °C | 20.3 °C | 581.16 mm |
| 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 : -20.6°C to -17.8°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -23.3°C to -20.6°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |