Des Moines in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Des Moines in january 2027
The weather in Des Moines in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 164.6cm
Weather at 6am
20°F
Clear/Sunny
29% of time
26%
23%
13%
Weather at 12pm
27°F
Cloudy
29% of time
27%
23%
16%
Weather at 6pm
23°F
Clear/Sunny
30% of time
26%
20%
16%
Weather at 3am
22°F
27%
25%
18%
18%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Des Moines in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Des Moines in january.
The climate of Des Moines in january is very bad
The climate in january in Des Moines is rather dry (with 1.1in of rainfall over 2 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 1.4in of precipitation over 2 days.
The climate is very cold there the month of january. Plan to cover you well!. Temperatures are up to 31°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 20°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Des Moines is 25°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Des Moines in january with a maximum record of 58°F in 2013 and a minimum record of -20°F in 2018. You need to prepare to have about 28 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 90% of time.
On this month of january, day length in Des Moines is generally 09:31. The sun rises at 07:39 and sets at 17:10.
January: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in january, there are destinations with better weather than Des Moines:
In january, Hawaii (Honolulu) and Miami (Florida) have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Houston, Phoenix (Arizona), Dauphin Island (Alabama), Gulf Shores (Alabama), McAllen and Port Aransas have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Dallas, Austin, Myrtle Beach and Carolina Beach have a tolerable climate, but better than Des Moines.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Des Moines in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 25°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 20°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 58°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -20°F (2018) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 28 day(s) (90%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 22km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 7°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (5%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.6in (2010) | ||||
| Snowfall | 164.6cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.34km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 54% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:39 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:10 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:31 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Des Moines in january 2026:
20°F to 29°F
29°F to 32°F
27°F to 40°F
25°F to 38°F
29°F to 32°F
31°F to 34°F
29°F to 50°F
36°F to 40°F
31°F to 34°F
29°F to 34°F
25°F to 40°F
31°F to 45°F
34°F to 45°F
29°F to 36°F
20°F to 31°F
31°F to 34°F
9°F to 20°F
7°F to 27°F
2°F to 16°F
9°F to 27°F
22°F to 40°F
14°F to 27°F
-4°F to 13°F
2°F to 5°F
4°F to 20°F
0°F to 23°F
14°F to 27°F
13°F to 22°F
11°F to 18°F
7°F to 16°F
4°F to 27°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in january
Cities near Des Moines:
| Kansas City in january | very bad weather |
| Sioux Falls in january | very bad weather |
| Illinois in january | very bad weather |
| Minneapolis (Minnesota) in january | very bad weather |
| Missouri in january | very bad weather |
| St. Louis (Missouri) in january | very bad weather |
| Wisconsin in january | very bad weather |
| Chicago in january | very bad weather |
| Kansas in january | very bad weather |
| Indianapolis in january | very bad weather |
| Arkansas in january | very bad weather |
| Oklahoma in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Des Moines
perfect weather
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Weather data for Des Moines in january:
Weather data for Des Moines for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Des Moines. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Des Moines can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Des Moines.