Weather in Des Moines, Iowa, United States in January
In an average January, Des Moines sees a daily high around 29°F and a low around 13°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 29°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 14°F to 44°F |
| Average low | 13°F |
| Typical low range | -4°F to 27°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.00 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
59°F
1989-01-31
Lowest
-8°F
1982-01-10
Low
Highest
41°F
2006-01-28
Lowest
-33°F
1982-01-10
Feels-like
Highest
33°F
2006-01-28
Lowest
-69°F
1982-01-10
Humidity
Highest
7.3 g/m³
1990-01-16
Lowest
0.4 g/m³
1982-01-10
Wind
Highest
40 mph
2006-01-24
Lowest
4 mph
2005-01-31
Precip
Wettest
2.12 in
1982
Driest
0.07 in
1986
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