Des Moines Weather in January

What's the weather like in Des Moines (Iowa) in January 2024?

The climate in Des Moines during January can be summarized as cold and dry.

January is in the winter in Des Moines and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (28°F), whilst at night -12°C (10°F) is normal.

Des Moines weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -2.1°C 28.3°F
Nightly temperature -12.2°C 10.1°F
Average temperature -7.1°C 19.2°F
Daily sunshine 5.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 24 mm 1 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 9.1°C 48.4°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 19.4kph 12 mph

On average January is the driest month of the year in Des Moines with around 24mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Des Moines

Des Moines average temperature in January

January rainfall

Des Moines average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Des Moines average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Des Moines in January 2024.

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Des Moines weather stats

Des Moines weather statistics
Hottest month: July 30.1°C 86.2°F
Driest month: January 24mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: July 11.6hrs
Coldest month: January -2.3°C 27.9°F
Wettest month: June 115mm 4.5ins
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