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Weather in Polk County, Iowa for January 2027

Your guide to Polk County weather in January - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 4 snowy days, Polk County usually enjoys a light touch of snow in January.

    • Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Polk County at the beginning of January is 0.5 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly increase, reaching an average of 0.7 °C by the end of January.

    • More

  • Is January a good time to visit Polk County? check out the best time to travel to Polk County page.

  • ✨ Is January a good time to visit Polk County? – Ask the AI Weatherman

Average dry days
26
Dry days
Average rainy days
1
Rainy days
Average snowy days
4
Snow days
Average temperatures
-2°/-8°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
22 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
74 %
Avg humidity

Polk County Weather January

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

Temperatures trend during January in Polk County

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January weather in Polk County day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Jan. 1 Sunny
Sunny
 1° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 2 Light snow
Light snow
 2° /-3° 6.1 mm 3.8 cm
Jan. 3 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 1° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 4 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 0° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 5 Light snow
Light snow
 -1° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 6 Light snow
Light snow
 -1° /-4° 0.3 mm 0.2 cm
Jan. 7 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-5° 0.1 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 8 Light snow
Light snow
 0° /-3° 29.9 mm 1.6 cm
Jan. 9 Light snow
Light snow
 0° /-4° 4.7 mm 1.8 cm
Jan. 10 Cloudy
Cloudy
 0° /-5° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 11 Light snow
Light snow
 -1° /-8° 1.1 mm 1 cm
Jan. 12 Light snow
Light snow
 -1° /-6° 4.8 mm 1.7 cm
Jan. 13 Light snow
Light snow
 -4° /-11° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 14 Cloudy
Cloudy
 -8° /-14° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 15 Overcast
Overcast
 -7° /-16° 0.8 mm 0.6 cm
Jan. 16 Sunny
Sunny
 -5° /-11° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 17 Overcast
Overcast
 -5° /-12° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 18 Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 -5° /-15° 0.2 mm 0.2 cm
Jan. 19 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -12° /-18° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 20 Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 -9° /-20° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 21 Sunny
Sunny
 -4° /-17° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 22 Ice pellets
Ice pellets
 -1° /-7° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 23 Light snow
Light snow
 -5° /-11° 3.7 mm 1.7 cm
Jan. 24 Light rain
Light rain
 -5° /-11° 3.4 mm 0.7 cm
Jan. 25 Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 -2° /-6° 0.8 mm 0 cm
Jan. 26 Sunny
Sunny
 -1° /-9° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 27 Sunny
Sunny
 2° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 28 Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 1° /-8° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 29 Fog
Fog
 1° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 30 Overcast
Overcast
 -1° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 31 Sunny
Sunny
 5° /-5° 0.4 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Polk County 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 Polk County forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Polk County in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Polk County 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 Polk County during January?
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Polk County during January, with a total of 56.7 mm spread over approximately 1 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.

Will it snow in Polk County in January 2027?
Polk County experiences an average snowfall of 13.5 cm during January, occurring over 4 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Polk County during January?
The average wind speed in Polk County during January is 22 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Polk County snow forecast January 2027

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Polk County’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Polk County sees 4 snowy days during January, with approximately 13.5 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Polk County

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Polk Countys January weather 💧
Typically, Polk County has 1 rainy days in January with a total of 56.7 mm of rainfall.
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