January weather in Ames, IA
The average temperature in Ames in January is 19.8°F (10.9°F–28.7°F). Average precipitation: 0.61 inches.
January is a winter month in Ames, and is cooler than the annual average of 48.6°F. Daily temperatures swing about 17.8°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 6 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 16m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
28.7°F
Avg Low
10.9°F
Precipitation
0.61 in
Daylight
9h 16m
January records in Ames
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 48.9°F (2004) | -21.8°F (2018) | 0.14 in (1999) |
| January 2 | 53.1°F (1998) | -21.8°F (2018) | 0.68 in (2023) |
| January 3 | 51.1°F (2007) | -12.8°F (2014) | 0.84 in (2023) |
| January 4 | 52.0°F (2019) | -26.0°F (1999) | 0.09 in (2005) |
| January 5 | 63.0°F (2012) | -25.1°F (1999) | 0.27 in (2015) |
| January 6 | 50.0°F (2012) | -14.8°F (2014) | 0.16 in (2010) |
| January 7 | 60.1°F (2003) | -14.8°F (2015) | 0.27 in (2016) |
| January 8 | 64.0°F (2002) | -13.9°F (2015) | 1.51 in (2026) |
| January 9 | 57.0°F (2020) | -18.0°F (1999) | 0.07 in (2009) |
| January 10 | 55.9°F (2012) | -9.8°F (2015) | 0.39 in (2017) |
| January 11 | 55.0°F (2002) | -8.0°F (1997) | 0.15 in (2001) |
| January 12 | 54.0°F (2022) | -9.9°F (1997) | 0.18 in (2019) |
| January 13 | 51.1°F (2002) | -14.8°F (2024) | 0.23 in (2001) |
| January 14 | 45.0°F (2006) | -16.8°F (2024) | 0.11 in (2007) |
| January 15 | 55.9°F (2006) | -11.9°F (2005) | 0.03 in (2017) |
| January 16 | 55.0°F (2023) | -30.8°F (2009) | 0.82 in (2017) |
| January 17 | 48.0°F (2025) | -17.0°F (2005) | 0.09 in (1999) |
| January 18 | 50.0°F (2013) | -7.1°F (2005) | 0.51 in (2023) |
| January 19 | 50.0°F (2013) | -8.9°F (2008) | 0.36 in (2000) |
| January 20 | 48.0°F (2018) | -16.8°F (2022) | 0.39 in (2010) |
| January 21 | 51.1°F (2002) | -19.8°F (2022) | 0.26 in (2018) |
| January 22 | 59.0°F (2002) | -7.8°F (2008) | 0.84 in (2018) |
| January 23 | 52.0°F (2004) | -14.1°F (2026) | 0.29 in (2010) |
| January 24 | 48.9°F (2015) | -19.8°F (2008) | 0.04 in (2017) |
| January 25 | 61.0°F (2002) | -13.9°F (2019) | 0.30 in (2024) |
| January 26 | 66.9°F (2002) | -16.8°F (2022) | 0.20 in (2004) |
| January 27 | 59.0°F (2002) | -9.9°F (2004) | 0.21 in (2013) |
| January 28 | 55.0°F (2025) | -15.0°F (1997) | 0.54 in (2013) |
| January 29 | 53.1°F (2025) | -17.9°F (2019) | 0.66 in (2001) |
| January 30 | 61.0°F (2012) | -23.8°F (2019) | 0.18 in (2002) |
| January 31 | 57.0°F (2012) | -23.8°F (2019) | 0.64 in (2015) |