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What is Fort Dodge, IA, Weather Like in October?
During the month of October, Fort Dodge, IA,
has an average daytime high temperature of 62°F and an average overnight low temperature dropping to 38°F.
Around 2.55 inches of precipitation is received during the month,
with about 31.78 inches falling in a typical year.
0.40 inches of snow is the mean amount received during October.
Annually, Fort Dodge receives around 28.30 inches of snow.
October 2025: Actual vs. Average Temperatures
Showing temperatures through today (October 22, 2025)
Actual High
Average High
Actual Low
Average Low
Month Summary
Average High: 71.4 F
(+7.4 vs avg)
Average Low: 49.8 F
(+9.9 vs avg)
This month was significantly warmer than average.
Actual data from: MID_G4516
Fort Dodge, IA Daily Weather Averages for October
Recorded at Ft Dodge 5nnw
(usc00132999),
6.2 miles
NNW of
Fort Dodge, IA
| Day | Avg Temps (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) | Degree Days (°F) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | High | Mean | Month | Year | Month | Year | Heat | Cool | |
| 10/1 | 44 F | 69 F | 56 F | 0.09" | 29.32" | 0.00" | 27.90" | 9.3 F | 0.8 F |
| 10/2 | 44 F | 68 F | 56 F | 0.19" | 29.42" | 0.00" | 27.90" | 9.7 F | 0.7 F |
| 10/3 | 43 F | 68 F | 56 F | 0.28" | 29.51" | 0.00" | 27.90" | 10.1 F | 0.7 F |
| 10/4 | 43 F | 67 F | 55 F | 0.37" | 29.60" | 0.00" | 27.90" | 10.5 F | 0.6 F |
| 10/5 | 42 F | 67 F | 55 F | 0.45" | 29.68" | 0.00" | 27.90" | 10.9 F | 0.6 F |
| 10/6 | 42 F | 67 F | 54 F | 0.54" | 29.77" | 0.00" | 27.90" | 11.3 F | 0.5 F |
| 10/7 | 42 F | 66 F | 54 F | 0.62" | 29.85" | 0.00" | 27.90" | 11.8 F | 0.5 F |
| 10/8 | 41 F | 66 F | 53 F | 0.70" | 29.93" | 0.00" | 27.90" | 12.2 F | 0.5 F |
| 10/9 | 41 F | 65 F | 53 F | 0.78" | 30.01" | 0.00" | 27.90" | 12.6 F | 0.5 F |
| 10/10 | 40 F | 65 F | 52 F | 0.86" | 30.09" | 0.00" | 27.90" | 13.1 F | 0.4 F |
| 10/11 | 40 F | 64 F | 52 F | 0.94" | 30.17" | 0.00" | 27.90" | 13.5 F | 0.4 F |
| 10/12 | 39 F | 64 F | 51 F | 1.02" | 30.25" | 0.00" | 27.90" | 13.9 F | 0.3 F |
| 10/13 | 39 F | 63 F | 51 F | 1.10" | 30.33" | 0.00" | 27.90" | 14.3 F | 0.3 F |
| 10/14 | 39 F | 63 F | 51 F | 1.19" | 30.42" | 0.00" | 27.90" | 14.7 F | 0.2 F |
| 10/15 | 38 F | 62 F | 50 F | 1.27" | 30.50" | 0.00" | 27.90" | 15.1 F | 0.2 F |
| 10/16 | 38 F | 61 F | 50 F | 1.36" | 30.59" | 0.00" | 27.90" | 15.6 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/17 | 37 F | 61 F | 49 F | 1.45" | 30.68" | 0.00" | 27.90" | 16 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/18 | 37 F | 60 F | 49 F | 1.54" | 30.77" | 0.10" | 28.00" | 16.5 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/19 | 36 F | 60 F | 48 F | 1.63" | 30.86" | 0.10" | 28.00" | 16.9 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/20 | 36 F | 59 F | 48 F | 1.71" | 30.94" | 0.10" | 28.00" | 17.4 F | N/A |
| 10/21 | 36 F | 59 F | 47 F | 1.80" | 31.03" | 0.10" | 28.00" | 17.9 F | N/A |
| 10/22 | 35 F | 58 F | 47 F | 1.88" | 31.11" | 0.10" | 28.00" | 18.3 F | N/A |
| 10/23 | 35 F | 58 F | 46 F | 1.96" | 31.19" | 0.20" | 28.10" | 18.8 F | N/A |
| 10/24 | 34 F | 57 F | 46 F | 2.03" | 31.26" | 0.20" | 28.10" | 19.3 F | N/A |
| 10/25 | 34 F | 57 F | 45 F | 2.11" | 31.34" | 0.20" | 28.10" | 19.8 F | N/A |
| 10/26 | 34 F | 56 F | 45 F | 2.18" | 31.41" | 0.20" | 28.10" | 20.3 F | N/A |
| 10/27 | 33 F | 56 F | 44 F | 2.26" | 31.49" | 0.30" | 28.20" | 20.7 F | N/A |
| 10/28 | 33 F | 55 F | 44 F | 2.33" | 31.56" | 0.30" | 28.20" | 21.2 F | N/A |
| 10/29 | 32 F | 54 F | 43 F | 2.41" | 31.64" | 0.30" | 28.20" | 21.7 F | N/A |
| 10/30 | 32 F | 54 F | 43 F | 2.48" | 31.71" | 0.40" | 28.30" | 22.2 F | N/A |
| 10/31 | 31 F | 53 F | 42 F | 2.55" | 31.78" | 0.40" | 28.30" | 22.6 F | N/A |
