Des Moines weather in January (Washington State, United States of America)

Can you expect sunny skies in Des Moines in January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Des Moines includes low temperatures and high rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 8°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 2°C.

Precipitation

Des Moines in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 151 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 19 days with rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 70 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Des Moines. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Des Moines, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 151 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 70 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

Data from: Seattle, the United States of America (5 KM, 3 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel 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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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