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

Planning a trip to Iowa City in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Iowa City generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -1°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -11°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Iowa City in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 24 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 7 days of snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Iowa City. September generally stands out with 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 Iowa City climate page with graphs.

 

Iowa City, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 23%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 24 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  

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 Iowa City 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.

Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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