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

How is January weather typically in Mason City? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In January, Mason City tends to experience very low temperatures and low snowfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around -5°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -14°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Mason City 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. This month experiences about 7 days of snow according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 140 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

 

Mason City, 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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 Mason 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.

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

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