In January, Des Moines typically sees daytime highs of -1.9°C and overnight lows around -12.2°C. Compared to the annual average high of 15.7°C, January runs -17.6°C.
January in Des Moines averages a daytime high of -1.9°C and an overnight low of -12.2°C.
January runs -17.6°C compared to Des Moines's annual average high of 15.7°C, ranking #12 of 12 months by warmth.
Plan for daytime highs near -1.9°C and cooler evenings around -12.2°C.