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

Can you expect sunny skies in Urbandale in January? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Urbandale generally includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -1°C. But by evening, they drop to around -11°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year, making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Precipitation

Urbandale in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 21 mm for the month. This is the driest month, making it suitable for planning outdoor excursions. With little chance of rain, you can enjoy uninterrupted adventures. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 6 days of snow.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 155 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 Urbandale. 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 Urbandale climate page with graphs.

 

Urbandale, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 20%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 21 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 155 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 53% *  
Data from: Des Moines, the United States of America (12 KM, 7 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?

Visitors traveling to Urbandale 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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