Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
30°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Ankeny
United States · North America
Cold weather is the main limitation.
Limited, but doable
Daytime high
30°F
Lows around 15°F
Precipitation
6 days/mo
Sun
6 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
19%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
6.1 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 15° and nights feel near 7°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
37%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy January days can feel brisker in open spots.
10 mphJanuary Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 25°F, easing to about 23°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning21°F
Rain9%
Cloud64%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday25°F
Rain9%
Cloud65%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon25°F
Rain10%
Cloud63%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowEarly evening23°F
Rain10%
Cloud61%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 15 | 1.2 | 6 | 6.1 | 75 |
| Feb | 35 | 18 | 1.4 | 6 | 7.4 | 74 |
| Mar | 49 | 30 | 2.7 | 9 | 8.2 | 68 |
| Apr | 63 | 41 | 4.2 | 11 | 8.8 | 63 |
| May | 73 | 53 | 5.6 | 14 | 9.8 | 67 |
| Jun | 82 | 63 | 4.9 | 11 | 11.5 | 70 |
| Jul | 85 | 67 | 3.4 | 9 | 12.3 | 73 |
| Aug | 83 | 64 | 3.7 | 9 | 11.0 | 74 |
| Sep | 77 | 56 | 3.1 | 7 | 9.8 | 70 |
| Oct | 64 | 44 | 3.1 | 8 | 7.8 | 67 |
| Nov | 49 | 32 | 1.9 | 7 | 6.6 | 70 |
| Dec | 36 | 20 | 1.6 | 6 | 5.6 | 76 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology