Weather forecast for 10 daysFort Dodge, IA

Weather forecast for the weekend

Sunday Oct 18, 2026

  • 68°F
  • 41°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 16mphSSW 193°
  • Humidity: 59%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:33 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:30 pm CDT
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Today, sunshine will likely continue with scattered clouds at most.
Dramatic changes in temperature are predicted, reaching a high of an agreeable 68°F and falling to a low of an icy 41°F.
It will feel warmer than usual, as the temperature reflects September's normal high of 74.1°F, not October's.
Sunrise will be at 7:33 am and sunset at 6:30 pm; the daylight will last for 10h and 56min.

10-day overview

Daily temperatures

Warmest period: Thursday - Saturday 77°C.
Coldest day: Monday 26.10. 66°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: Tuesday 27.10. 21%.

Long-term weather forecast

  • Sunday
  • Oct 18, 2026
  • 68°F
  • 41°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 16mphSSW 193°
  • Humidity: 59%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:33 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:30 pm CDT
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  • Monday
  • Oct 19, 2026
  • 68°F
  • 41°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 8%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphS 170°
  • Humidity: 63%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:34 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:28 pm CDT
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  • Tuesday
  • Oct 20, 2026
  • 72°F
  • 46°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 10mphSSE 159°
  • Humidity: 59%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:35 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:26 pm CDT
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  • Wednesday
  • Oct 21, 2026
  • 75°F
  • 50°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphS 186°
  • Humidity: 64%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:37 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:25 pm CDT
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  • Thursday
  • Oct 22, 2026
  • 77°F
  • 54°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphSSE 165°
  • Humidity: 65%
  • UV index: 3
  • Sunrise: 7:38 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:23 pm CDT
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  • Friday
  • Oct 23, 2026
  • 77°F
  • 59°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 16mphSSE 158°
  • Humidity: 55%
  • UV index: 3
  • Sunrise: 7:39 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:22 pm CDT
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  • Saturday
  • Oct 24, 2026
  • 77°F
  • 54°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 15mphS 178°
  • Humidity: 48%
  • UV index: 3
  • Sunrise: 7:40 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:20 pm CDT
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  • Sunday
  • Oct 25, 2026
  • 68°F
  • 50°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 14%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphNW 312°
  • Humidity: 64%
  • UV index: 3
  • Sunrise: 7:41 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:19 pm CDT
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  • Monday
  • Oct 26, 2026
  • 66°F
  • 52°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 17%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphSE 131°
  • Humidity: 68%
  • UV index: 3
  • Sunrise: 7:43 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:18 pm CDT
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  • Tuesday
  • Oct 27, 2026
  • 68°F
  • 50°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 21%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Wind: 11mphSSE 154°
  • Humidity: 69%
  • UV index: 3
  • Sunrise: 7:44 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:16 pm CDT
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Over the next ten days, a combination of cloud-filled and mostly clear weather is expected.
With a 21% probability, rainfall is forecasted only for next Tuesday. The precipitation will be minimal at 0.08".
In the upcoming period, the maximum temperature will range between 66.2°F and 77°F, while the lowest nightly temperature differences will be quite pronounced, as nighttime lows are forecast to fall between 41°F and 59°F.
The warmest days will be Thursday through Saturday, with a maximum of 77°F; expect the coldest day on next Monday with a high of 66.2°F.
Updated: Oct 18, 2026 @ 08:31:30 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

On Sunday, in Fort Dodge, sunshine is expected with little to no cloud cover.

Today, the highest temperature will be 68°F, while the lowest temperature will be 41°F.
Today, the highest temperature will be significantly higher than the average maximum of 58.8°F in October. Today, the lowest temperature will be in line with the average low temperature.

On Sunday, in Fort Dodge, sunrise will be at 7:33 am and sunset at 6:30 pm (CDT).

In Fort Dodge, today, there will be 10h and 56min of daylight.