Weather in Des Moines in January
In an average January, Des Moines sees a daily high around 31°F and a low around 15°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 31°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 14°F to 48°F |
| Average low | 15°F |
| Typical low range | -4°F to 31°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.00 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
65°F
1989-01-31
Lowest
-9°F
1994-01-18
Low
Highest
47°F
1988-01-30
Lowest
-28°F
2009-01-16
Feels-like
Highest
40°F
1988-01-30
Lowest
-54°F
1982-01-10
Humidity
Highest
8.2 g/m³
1988-01-30
Lowest
0.4 g/m³
1982-01-10
Wind
Highest
35 mph
1982-01-23
Lowest
4 mph
2023-01-21
Gust
Highest
54 mph
1982-01-23
Lowest
7 mph
2005-01-31
Precip
Wettest
2.66 in
1982
Driest
0.12 in
1981
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