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Weather in Waterloo, Iowa for January 2026

Your guide to Waterloo weather in January - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 2 snowy days, Waterloo usually enjoys a light touch of snow in January.
    According to Waterloo snow forecast for January 2026, 6 snowy days are expected in the next 2 weeks. The closest date with snow is Thursday, January 15.

    • Temperatures

  • So far, January 2026 in Waterloo is slightly warmer than the historical average by 1.1 °F.

  • The forecast for the next days in Waterloo predicts a temperature of -6.5 °F, which is cooler than the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Waterloo at the beginning of January is -1.9 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 1.9 °F by the end of January.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Precipitation in Waterloo during January is a rare event, with an average of fewer than 2 rainy days.

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Average dry days
29
Dry days
Average rainy days
0
Rainy days
Average snowy days
2
Snow days
Average temperatures
-2°/-10°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
23 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
62 %
Avg humidity

Waterloo Weather January

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December
February
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Partly cloudy
-1°
2
Moderate snow
0°
3
Sunny
-2°
4
Overcast
-3°
5
Overcast
-3°
6
Overcast
-2°
7
Overcast
-2°
8
Overcast
-2°
9
Overcast
0°
10
Light freezing rain
1°
11
Light freezing rain
1°
12
Cloudy
1°
13
Sunny
-6°
14
Partly cloudy
-1°
15
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-2°
16
Moderate or heavy snow showers
1°
17
Blowing snow
-12°
18
Overcast
-14°
19
Overcast
-10°
20
Partly cloudy
-10°
21
Sunny
-2°
22
Partly cloudy
4°
23
Overcast
-3°
24
Partly cloudy
-17°
25
Sunny
-11°
26
Patchy moderate snow
-7°
27
Partly cloudy
3°
28
Overcast
6°
29
Sunny
5°
30
Overcast
8°
31
Overcast
9°

Temperatures trend during January in Waterloo

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

January weather in Waterloo day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Jan. 1 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -1° /-7° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 2 Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 0° /-5° 2 mm 1.4 cm
Jan. 3 Sunny
Sunny
 -2° /-8° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 4 Overcast
Overcast
 -3° /-9° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 5 Overcast
Overcast
 -3° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 6 Overcast
Overcast
 -2° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 7 Overcast
Overcast
 -2° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 8 Overcast
Overcast
 -2° /-6° 38.5 mm 0 cm
Jan. 9 Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 10 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 1° /-5° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 11 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 1° /-7° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 12 Cloudy
Cloudy
 1° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 13 Sunny
Sunny
 -6° /-13° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 14 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -1° /-7° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 15 Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 -2° /-10° 5.3 mm 3.8 cm
Jan. 16 Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 1° /-10° 1.9 mm 1.3 cm
Jan. 17 Blowing snow
Blowing snow
 -12° /-18° 0.7 mm 0 cm
Jan. 18 Overcast
Overcast
 -14° /-19° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 19 Overcast
Overcast
 -10° /-15° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 20 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -10° /-16° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 21 Sunny
Sunny
 -2° /-11° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 22 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 4° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 23 Overcast
Overcast
 -3° /-9° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 24 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -17° /-19° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 25 Sunny
Sunny
 -11° /-18° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 26 Patchy moderate snow
Patchy moderate snow
 -7° /-13° 0.9 mm 0.6 cm
Jan. 27 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 3° /-8° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 28 Overcast
Overcast
 6° /-7° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 29 Sunny
Sunny
 5° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 30 Overcast
Overcast
 8° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 31 Overcast
Overcast
 9° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Waterloo in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Waterloo forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Waterloo in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Waterloo during January?

Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding -2° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in Waterloo during January?

Rainfall in Waterloo during January is rare to nonexistent, with the total expected rainfall being less than 10 mm and approximately 0 days seeing any precipitation. Planning without the concern for rain is generally straightforward during this very dry period.

Will it snow in Waterloo in January 2026?

Waterloo experiences an average snowfall of 3.18 cm during January, occurring over 2 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Waterloo during January?

The average wind speed in Waterloo during January is 23 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Waterloo snow forecast January 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Waterloo’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Waterloo sees 2 snowy days during January, with approximately 3.2 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Waterloo

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Waterloos January weather 💧

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