January weather in Des Moines, NM
The average temperature in Des Moines in January is 30.5°F (14.9°F–46.1°F). Average precipitation: 0.51 inches. Average snowfall is 6.4 inches.
January is a winter month in Des Moines, and is cooler than the annual average of 49.4°F. Daily temperatures swing about 31.2°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 5 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 45m. For travel, January is cool.
Avg High
46.1°F
Avg Low
14.9°F
Precipitation
0.51 in
Snow
6.4 in
January records in Des Moines
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 57.9°F (2009) | -11.0°F (2011) | 0.44 in (2022) |
| January 2 | 61.0°F (2009) | -17.0°F (2022) | 0.05 in (2002) |
| January 3 | 61.0°F (2012) | -11.0°F (2013) | 0.13 in (1999) |
| January 4 | 62.1°F (2001) | -9.9°F (2000) | 0.36 in (2005) |
| January 5 | 64.0°F (2019) | -11.0°F (2014) | 0.17 in (2005) |
| January 6 | 62.1°F (2006) | -15.0°F (2014) | 0.06 in (2021) |
| January 7 | 64.9°F (2006) | -17.0°F (2017) | 0.50 in (2017) |
| January 8 | 69.1°F (2002) | -9.0°F (2010) | 0.32 in (2024) |
| January 9 | 66.0°F (2018) | 0.0°F (2010) | 0.44 in (2026) |
| January 10 | 60.1°F (2019) | -14.1°F (2026) | 0.18 in (2008) |
| January 11 | 62.1°F (2006) | -11.9°F (2011) | 0.13 in (2018) |
| January 12 | 60.1°F (2010) | -5.1°F (2013) | 0.36 in (2005) |
| January 13 | 62.1°F (2000) | -6.0°F (2005) | 0.25 in (2007) |
| January 14 | 64.9°F (2000) | -2.0°F (2024) | 0.11 in (2007) |
| January 15 | 66.0°F (1999) | -11.9°F (2007) | 0.83 in (2017) |
| January 16 | 64.9°F (2000) | -13.0°F (2007) | 0.63 in (2001) |
| January 17 | 63.0°F (2000) | -15.0°F (2008) | 0.04 in (2020) |
| January 18 | 60.1°F (2018) | -0.9°F (1996) | 0.26 in (2019) |
| January 19 | 70.0°F (2018) | -18.0°F (2025) | 0.15 in (2021) |
| January 20 | 66.0°F (2005) | -9.9°F (2025) | 0.26 in (2007) |
| January 21 | 66.0°F (2009) | -22.0°F (2025) | 0.46 in (2015) |
| January 22 | 62.1°F (2009) | -2.0°F (2023) | 0.50 in (1999) |
| January 23 | 64.0°F (2016) | -7.1°F (2015) | 0.21 in (2014) |
| January 24 | 61.0°F (1999) | -5.1°F (2002) | 0.08 in (2011) |
| January 25 | 62.1°F (1999) | -0.9°F (2011) | 0.19 in (2017) |
| January 26 | 64.0°F (2002) | -18.9°F (2026) | 0.38 in (2024) |
| January 27 | 66.0°F (2003) | -13.0°F (2004) | 0.47 in (2001) |
| January 28 | 64.0°F (2011) | -2.9°F (2022) | 0.11 in (2010) |
| January 29 | 59.0°F (2011) | 1.0°F (2010) | 0.20 in (1999) |
| January 30 | 68.0°F (2018) | 1.0°F (2013) | 0.60 in (2005) |
| January 31 | 64.9°F (2018) | 1.9°F (1996) | 0.08 in (2008) |