West Des Moines weather in January (Iowa, United States of America)

What weather conditions can you expect in West Des Moines this January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in West Des Moines includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. January is part of winter. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately -1°C. At night, it falls to around -11°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

West Des Moines in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 21 mm for the month. As the driest month, you can expect little to no rain. This makes it perfect for outdoor events and activities. Enjoy the freedom from wet weather. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 7 days of snow are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 155 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit West Des Moines. September typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

West Des Moines, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -11°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 23%  

Precipitation 21 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 155 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

Data from: Des Moines, the United States of America (9 KM, 6 Miles).

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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 West Des Moines 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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