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Weather in Des Moines for January 2025

Your guide to Des Moines weather in January - trends and predictions

  • In general, the average temperature in Des Moines at the beginning of January is 2.3 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly increase, reaching an average of 2.4 °F by the end of January.

  • With an average of 2 rainy days, Des Moines experiences minimal rainfall in January, ensuring that most days remain pleasantly dry.

  • The climate of Des Moines in January is quite snowy, averaging 12 snowy days.

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Average dry days
17
Dry days
Average rainy days
2
Rainy days
Average snowy days
12
Snow days
Average temperatures
-3°/-10°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
20 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
88 %
Avg humidity

Des Moines in January average weather

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December
February
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Sunny
2°
2
Cloudy
5°
3
Partly cloudy
2°
4
Partly cloudy
2°
5
Light snow
3°
6
Light snow
2°
7
Overcast
0°
8
Heavy snow
2°
9
Heavy snow
0°
10
Light snow
0°
11
Moderate snow
-5°
12
Blizzard
-8°
13
Light snow
-13°
14
Cloudy
-20°
15
Overcast
-17°
16
Sunny
-13°
17
Overcast
-7°
18
Moderate snow
-9°
19
Light freezing rain
-15°
20
Freezing fog
-14°
21
Overcast
-5°
22
Ice pellets
0°
23
Heavy snow
0°
24
Light rain
1°
25
Light drizzle
1°
26
Fog
1°
27
Fog
1°
28
Freezing fog
0°
29
Fog
3°
30
Overcast
2°
31
Sunny
9°
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Temperatures trend during January in Des Moines

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January weather day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Jan. 1 Sunny
Sunny
 2° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 2 Cloudy
Cloudy
 5° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 3 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 2° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 4 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 2° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 5 Light snow
Light snow
 3° /-2° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 6 Light snow
Light snow
 2° /-3° 0.9 mm 0.8 cm
Jan. 7 Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-5° 0.2 mm 0.2 cm
Jan. 8 Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 2° /-1° 5.7 mm 4.8 cm
Jan. 9 Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 0° /-5° 14.2 mm 5.5 cm
Jan. 10 Light snow
Light snow
 0° /-9° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 11 Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 -5° /-11° 3.4 mm 2.9 cm
Jan. 12 Blizzard
Blizzard
 -8° /-12° 14.3 mm 5.1 cm
Jan. 13 Light snow
Light snow
 -13° /-23° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 14 Cloudy
Cloudy
 -20° /-26° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 15 Overcast
Overcast
 -17° /-29° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 16 Sunny
Sunny
 -13° /-25° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 17 Overcast
Overcast
 -7° /-21° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 18 Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 -9° /-19° 0.6 mm 0.5 cm
Jan. 19 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -15° /-22° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 20 Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 -14° /-28° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 21 Overcast
Overcast
 -5° /-26° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 22 Ice pellets
Ice pellets
 0° /-2° 0.6 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 23 Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 0° /0° 11 mm 5.1 cm
Jan. 24 Light rain
Light rain
 1° /0° 7.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 25 Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 1° /0° 2.3 mm 0 cm
Jan. 26 Fog
Fog
 1° /0° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 27 Fog
Fog
 1° /0° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 28 Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 0° /-7° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 29 Fog
Fog
 3° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 30 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 31 Sunny
Sunny
 9° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Des Moines in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Des Moines forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.

Des Moines in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Des Moines during January?
Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding -3° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.
How much rainfall should be expected in Des Moines during January?
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Des Moines during January, with a total of 61 mm spread over approximately 2 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.
Is snowfall common in Des Moines during January?
Des Moines experiences an average snowfall of 25.1 cm during January, occurring over 12 days, which may interest winter sports enthusiasts.
What are the typical wind conditions in Des Moines during January?
The average wind speed in Des Moines during January is 20 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

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