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Weather · January
Des Moines weather in January
Average highs of 31°F, lows of 14°F and 1.1 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
January is Des Moines’s coldest month, with average highs of 31°F and lows of 14°F. That is 5° cooler than December, and 30° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 31°F
- Average low
- 14°F
- Precipitation
- 1.1 in
- Wet days
- 8
- Snow
- 9.4 in
- Sunrise · sunset
- 7:38 AM · 5:08 PM
January across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in January
- Cold days: a winter coat, hat and gloves.
- Freezing nights: expect frost on cars in the morning.
- Snow is likely (about 9 inches on average): waterproof boots help.
January is good for
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Questions
How hot does it get in Des Moines in January?
Average highs are 31°F and average lows 14°F, for a daily mean of 22°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Des Moines in January?
January averages 1.1 in of precipitation over about 8 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 12th wettest month of the year.
Does it snow in Des Moines in January?
Yes, about 9.4 in of snow on average.
What time is sunset in Des Moines in January?
Around mid-January the sun rises about 7:38 AM and sets about 5:08 PM, for roughly 9.5 hours of daylight.
Is January a good time to visit Des Moines?
The mildest months for visiting are May, August, September. January is cold.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Des Moines Intl Ap station (3.9 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for January 15 at the city’s coordinates.