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United StatesThe weather in January in Des Moines
It's cold in January in Des Moines with an average temperature of 9°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 7°C to a high of 11°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 1°C and 6°C.
Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Des Moines. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Des Moines, Washington. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Precipitation and snowfall
In January, there is an average of 161 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. Of the total precipitation, about 2,8 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in January for Des Moines
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Des Moines. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Des Moines | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 9°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 11°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 1°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 161 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 18 days | 12 days |
| Total snowfall | 2,8 cm | 16 cm |
| Snowy days | 1 day | 8 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Des Moines with cold temps, averaging around 9°C during the day and nights around 4°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 10°C, with nights around 5°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Des Moines is around 10°C, while nighttime temps are about 5°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Des Moines, Washington. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Des Moines
Temperature in January in Des Moines over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Des Moines, Washington. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Des Moines
Total precipitation in January in Des Moines over the years
Daily Snowfall in January in Des Moines
Snowfall in January in Des Moines per year
Daily UV index in January in Des Moines
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Des Moines, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Des Moines by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Des Moines. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.