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Clear Lake weather in January (Iowa, United States of America)

Curious about the January weather in Clear Lake? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Clear Lake generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -5°C, while night temperatures can drop to -14°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Clear Lake in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 18 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. Typically around 7 days of snowfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 140 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 Clear Lake. July, August and September typically offer 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 Clear Lake climate page with graphs.

 

Clear Lake, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 23%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 18 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
SunshineSunshine 140 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Albert Lea, the United States of America (56 KM, 35 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 this month?

Visitors traveling to Clear Lake 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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