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Temperatures trend during January in Polk County

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Date	Weather	Temperatures	Rain	Snow
Jan. 1	Sunny	35° /26°	0 in	0 in
Jan. 2	Cloudy	37° /26°	0.36 in	2.24 in
Jan. 3	Partly cloudy	33° /23°	0 in	0 in
Jan. 4	Partly cloudy	30° /21°	0 in	0 in
Jan. 5	Light snow	30° /23°	0 in	0 in
Jan. 6	Light snow	30° /21°	0.02 in	0.16 in
Jan. 7	Overcast	28° /19°	0 in	0.04 in
Jan. 8	Heavy snow	28° /21°	0.11 in	0.94 in
Jan. 9	Heavy snow	30° /19°	0.28 in	1.1 in
Jan. 10	Light snow	32° /19°	0 in	0 in
Jan. 11	Moderate snow	28° /14°	0.07 in	0.55 in
Jan. 12	Blizzard	24° /15°	0.28 in	1.02 in
Jan. 13	Light snow	15° /1°	0 in	0 in
Jan. 14	Cloudy	10° /-2°	0 in	0 in
Jan. 15	Overcast	15° /-5°	0 in	0 in
Jan. 16	Sunny	19° /5°	0 in	0 in
Jan. 17	Overcast	26° /10°	0 in	0 in
Jan. 18	Moderate snow	21° /5°	0.01 in	0.12 in
Jan. 19	Light freezing rain	8° /-2°	0 in	0 in
Jan. 20	Freezing fog	10° /-9°	0 in	0 in
Jan. 21	Overcast	17° /-9°	0 in	0 in
Jan. 22	Ice pellets	30° /19°	0.01 in	0 in
Jan. 23	Heavy snow	28° /21°	0.22 in	1.02 in
Jan. 24	Light rain	33° /17°	0.14 in	0 in
Jan. 25	Light drizzle	33° /28°	0.05 in	0 in
Jan. 26	Fog	33° /23°	0 in	0 in
Jan. 27	Fog	39° /24°	0 in	0 in
Jan. 28	Freezing fog	39° /21°	0 in	0 in
Jan. 29	Fog	41° /26°	0 in	0 in
Jan. 30	Overcast	37° /30°	0 in	0 in
Jan. 31	Sunny	48° /32°	0.03 in	0 in
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Important Notice

Our weather forecast for Polk County 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 Polk County forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.

Polk County in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Polk County during January?

Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 28° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in Polk County during January?

In January, Polk County can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 1.59 in across approximately 2 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.

Will it snow in Polk County in January 2026?

Polk County experiences an average snowfall of 7.2 in during January, occurring over 8 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Polk County during January?

The average wind speed in Polk County during January is 13 mph, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

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Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
				1 35°	2 37°	3 33°
4 30°	5 30°	6 30°	7 28°	8 28°	9 30°	10 32°
11 28°	12 24°	13 15°	14 10°	15 15°	16 19°	17 26°
18 21°	19 8°	20 10°	21 17°	22 30°	23 28°	24 33°
25 33°	26 33°	27 39°	28 39°	29 41°	30 37°	31 48°

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