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Altoona weather in January (Iowa, United States of America)

Curious about the January weather in Altoona? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Altoona generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -1°C. But by evening, they drop to around -11°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Altoona in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 19 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 6 days of the month will see snowfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 155 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Altoona. September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Altoona climate page with graphs.

 

Altoona, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 20%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 19 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 155 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 53% *  
* Data from: Des Moines, the United States of America (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Altoona in January?

Visitors traveling to Altoona should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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