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Weather in Iowa City, Iowa for January 2026

Your guide to Iowa City weather in January - trends and predictions

    Official Weather Alert ⚠️

  • Special Weather Statement - See hour by hour.

    • Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Snowfall in Iowa City during January is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.
    According to Iowa City snow forecast for January 2026, 1 snowy day is expected in the next 2 weeks at Tuesday, January 27.

    • Temperatures

  • So far, January 2026 in Iowa City is slightly warmer than the historical average by 1.5 °F.

  • Expect cooler weather in the next days in Iowa City with the forecast suggesting a temperature of -2.5 °F, lower than the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Iowa City at the beginning of January is -1.3 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 2 °F by the end of January.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • With an average of 4 rainy days, Iowa City experiences minimal rainfall in January.

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Average dry days
26
Dry days
Average rainy days
4
Rainy days
Average snowy days
1
Snow days
Average temperatures
-2°/-9°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
23 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
69 %
Avg humidity

Iowa City 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
-2°
5
Overcast
-2°
6
Overcast
-1°
7
Overcast
-1°
8
Overcast
-1°
9
Overcast
1°
10
Light freezing rain
1°
11
Cloudy
1°
12
Overcast
3°
13
Sunny
-1°
14
Weather Alert Partly cloudy
0°
15
Sunny
-2°
16
Overcast
1°
17
Blowing snow
-11°
18
Partly cloudy
-7°
19
Partly cloudy
-2°
20
Sunny
-8°
21
Partly cloudy
2°
22
Fog
4°
23
Light drizzle
2°
24
Partly cloudy
0°
25
Overcast
1°
26
Sunny
-7°
27
Heavy snow
-8°
28
Partly cloudy
7°
29
Sunny
7°
30
Overcast
7°
31
Heavy rain
7°

Temperatures trend during January in Iowa City

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

January weather in Iowa City day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Jan. 1 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -1° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 2 Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 0° /-5° 2.3 mm 1.4 cm
Jan. 3 Sunny
Sunny
 -2° /-7° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 4 Overcast
Overcast
 -2° /-8° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 5 Overcast
Overcast
 -2° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 6 Overcast
Overcast
 -1° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 7 Overcast
Overcast
 -1° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 8 Overcast
Overcast
 -1° /-6° 31.4 mm 0 cm
Jan. 9 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-5° 0.4 mm 0 cm
Jan. 10 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 1° /-4° 0.6 mm 0 cm
Jan. 11 Cloudy
Cloudy
 1° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 12 Overcast
Overcast
 3° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 13 Sunny
Sunny
 -1° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 14 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 0° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 15 Sunny
Sunny
 -2° /-10° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 16 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-8° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 17 Blowing snow
Blowing snow
 -11° /-17° 0.7 mm 0 cm
Jan. 18 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -7° /-18° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 19 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -2° /-9° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 20 Sunny
Sunny
 -8° /-13° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 21 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 2° /-8° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 22 Fog
Fog
 4° /-2° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 23 Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 2° /-3° 1.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 24 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 0° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 25 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-7° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 26 Sunny
Sunny
 -7° /-10° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 27 Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 -8° /-9° 1.4 mm 1 cm
Jan. 28 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 7° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 29 Sunny
Sunny
 7° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 30 Overcast
Overcast
 7° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 31 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 7° /0° 33.6 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Iowa City 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 Iowa City forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Iowa City in January - FAQ

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

In January, Iowa City can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 41.6 mm across approximately 4 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.

Will it snow in Iowa City in January 2026?

Iowa City typically sees 2.9 cm of snowfall during January.

What are the typical wind conditions in Iowa City during January?

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

Iowa City snow forecast January 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Iowa City’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Iowa City sees 1 snowy days during January, with approximately 2.9 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Iowa City

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Iowa Citys January weather 💧
Typically, Iowa City has 4 rainy days in January with a total of 41.6 mm of rainfall.

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