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

How is the weather in Mason City in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Mason City generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -5°C. But by evening, they drop to around -14°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Mason City in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 18 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. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 7 days of the month will see snowfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 140 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 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 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 in January.

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

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