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

Curious about the climate in Ankeny this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In January, Ankeny usually has very low temperatures and low snowfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near -1°C, cooling down at night to around -11°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Ankeny in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 19 mm for the month. With the driest weather of the year, this month is ideal for outdoor fun. Plan your events and outings without worrying about rain. Past climate data indicates that roughly 7 days will see snow.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 155 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Ankeny. September typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Ankeny, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -11°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 22%  

Precipitation 19 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 155 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

Data from: Des Moines, the United States of America (22 KM, 13 Miles).

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Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

Visitors traveling to Ankeny 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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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