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Weather in Iowa for January 2027

Your guide to Iowa weather in January - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Iowa typically experiences moderate snowfall in January, with an average of 10 snowy days.

    • Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Iowa at the beginning of January is 0.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly increase, reaching an average of 1 °C by the end of January.

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Average dry days
21
Dry days
Average rainy days
0
Rainy days
Average snowy days
10
Snow days
Average temperatures
-2°/-8°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
22 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
74 %
Avg humidity

Iowa Weather January

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

What’s the Weather Like in Iowa This January?

Discover the average temperatures and weather trends across Iowa’s cities this January.
CloudyDes Moines-2 °C / -8 °CCloudyWaterloo-3 °C / -10 °CCloudyFairfield-2 °C / -8 °CCloudyCedar Rapids-3 °C / -9 °CCloudyIowa City-2 °C / -9 °CCloudySioux City-1 °C / -9 °CMore Locations

Temperatures trend during January in Iowa

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January weather in Iowa day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Jan. 1 Sunny
Sunny
 1° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 2 Cloudy
Cloudy
 2° /-3° 6.1 mm 3.8 cm
Jan. 3 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 2° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 4 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 0° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 5 Light snow
Light snow
 -1° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 6 Light snow
Light snow
 0° /-4° 0.3 mm 0.2 cm
Jan. 7 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-5° 0.1 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 8 Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 0° /-4° 29.9 mm 1.6 cm
Jan. 9 Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-5° 4.7 mm 1.8 cm
Jan. 10 Cloudy
Cloudy
 1° /-6° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 11 Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 0° /-8° 1.1 mm 1 cm
Jan. 12 Blizzard
Blizzard
 0° /-6° 4.8 mm 1.7 cm
Jan. 13 Light snow
Light snow
 -4° /-11° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 14 Cloudy
Cloudy
 -7° /-14° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 15 Overcast
Overcast
 -6° /-16° 0.8 mm 0.6 cm
Jan. 16 Sunny
Sunny
 -4° /-12° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 17 Overcast
Overcast
 -4° /-12° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 18 Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 -6° /-15° 0.3 mm 0.3 cm
Jan. 19 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -11° /-19° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 20 Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 -9° /-20° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 21 Sunny
Sunny
 -4° /-18° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 22 Ice pellets
Ice pellets
 -1° /-8° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 23 Cloudy
Cloudy
 -5° /-11° 3.7 mm 1.7 cm
Jan. 24 Light rain
Light rain
 -4° /-11° 3.4 mm 0.7 cm
Jan. 25 Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 -1° /-7° 0.8 mm 0 cm
Jan. 26 Sunny
Sunny
 -1° /-9° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 27 Sunny
Sunny
 2° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 28 Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 1° /-8° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 29 Fog
Fog
 1° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 30 Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 31 Sunny
Sunny
 5° /-5° 0.4 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Iowa 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 Iowa forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Iowa in January - FAQ

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

Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding -2° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in Iowa during January?

Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Iowa during January, with a total of 56.8 mm spread over approximately 0 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.

Will it snow in Iowa in January 2027?

Iowa experiences an average snowfall of 13.605 cm during January, occurring over 10 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Iowa during January?

The average wind speed in Iowa during January is 22 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Iowa snow forecast January 2027

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Iowa’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Iowa sees 10 snowy days during January, with approximately 13.6 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Iowa

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Iowas January weather 💧
Counties in Iowa
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Black Hawk CountyJefferson CountyJohnson CountyLinn CountyPolk CountyWoodbury County
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Cedar RapidsDes MoinesFairfieldIowa CitySioux CityWaterloo
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