Temperatures in January
It's cold in January in Iowa with an average temperature of -1°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -7°C to a high of 2°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -15°C and -6°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Iowa in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Iowa with very cold temperatures, averaging around -3°C during the day and nights close to -11°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature rises to around -1°C, with nights close to -9°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Iowa will be around -0°C, with nights close to -8°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 23 mm of precipitation, spread over 3 days. Of the total precipitation, about 26 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The precipitation chance averages 10% per day this month.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Iowa. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Iowa in January |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
-1°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
2°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
-7°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
23 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
3 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
26 cm | 0,8 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
10 days | 1 day | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Temperature records for Iowa in January
With 15°C, Iowa hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -24°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -31°C to a high of 3°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Iowa
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Iowa, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Iowa
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Iowa, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 3 days of rain in Iowa.
Daily Snowfall in January in Iowa
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in January in Iowa, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in January.
Daily UV Index in January in Iowa
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Iowa, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Iowa Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Iowa, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Iowa Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Iowa, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in January in Iowa per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in January in Iowa, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in January for Iowa
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Average Weather in Iowa by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Iowa. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
