Iowa City Weather in January

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

The climate in Iowa City during January can be summarized as cold and dry.

January is in the winter in Iowa City 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 (11°F) is normal.

Iowa City weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -2°C 28.4°F
Nightly temperature -11.8°C 10.8°F
Average temperature -6.9°C 19.6°F
Daily sunshine 5.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 28 mm 1.1 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 8.4°C 47.2°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 19.1kph 12 mph

On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Iowa City with around 28mm 1.1 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Iowa City

Iowa City average temperature in January

January rainfall

Iowa City average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Iowa City 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 Iowa City in January 2024.

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Iowa City weather stats

Iowa City weather statistics
Hottest month: July 30°C 86°F
Driest month: February 24mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: July 11hrs
Coldest month: January -2.2°C 28°F
Wettest month: June 109mm 4.3ins
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