January weather in Iowa City, IA
The average temperature in Iowa City in January is 22.8°F (14.6°F–30.9°F). Average precipitation: 1.04 inches.
January is a winter month in Iowa City, and is cooler than the annual average of 51°F. Daily temperatures swing about 16.3°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 6 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 18m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
30.9°F
Avg Low
14.6°F
Precipitation
1.04 in
Daylight
9h 18m
January records in Iowa City
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 51.1°F (2004) | -19.8°F (2018) | 0.43 in (2005) |
| January 2 | 55.9°F (2004) | -19.8°F (2018) | 0.85 in (2006) |
| January 3 | 55.0°F (1998) | -13.9°F (2014) | 0.26 in (1951) |
| January 4 | 57.9°F (1997) | -18.0°F (1999) | 0.32 in (1952) |
| January 5 | 61.0°F (2012) | -23.1°F (1999) | 0.17 in (2015) |
| January 6 | 57.0°F (2012) | -14.8°F (2014) | 0.17 in (2010) |
| January 7 | 55.9°F (2008) | -15.0°F (1951) | 0.40 in (2019) |
| January 8 | 64.9°F (2003) | -13.9°F (2015) | 0.46 in (2026) |
| January 9 | 60.1°F (2020) | -14.1°F (1999) | 0.58 in (2024) |
| January 10 | 55.0°F (2012) | -14.8°F (2010) | 0.58 in (2020) |
| January 11 | 55.0°F (2012) | -7.1°F (1997) | 0.24 in (2001) |
| January 12 | 55.0°F (2006) | -9.9°F (1997) | 1.22 in (2005) |
| January 13 | 51.1°F (1996) | -9.8°F (2024) | 0.78 in (1950) |
| January 14 | 55.0°F (1952) | -15.9°F (2024) | 0.22 in (2022) |
| January 15 | 57.9°F (1953) | -20.7°F (2009) | 0.48 in (1949) |
| January 16 | 55.9°F (2023) | -24.9°F (2009) | 0.82 in (2017) |
| January 17 | 55.9°F (1996) | -13.0°F (1997) | 0.57 in (2020) |
| January 18 | 55.9°F (1996) | -7.1°F (1997) | 0.48 in (2023) |
| January 19 | 55.9°F (1951) | -18.9°F (1949) | 0.74 in (1952) |
| January 20 | 46.9°F (2018) | -20.9°F (1949) | 0.56 in (2010) |
| January 21 | 51.1°F (1997) | -12.8°F (2024) | 0.48 in (1999) |
| January 22 | 57.9°F (2002) | -14.1°F (1949) | 0.22 in (2019) |
| January 23 | 46.9°F (2002) | -13.0°F (2026) | 0.91 in (2010) |
| January 24 | 50.0°F (1950) | -12.8°F (2008) | 0.41 in (1950) |
| January 25 | 55.9°F (2002) | -13.9°F (2019) | 1.42 in (1950) |
| January 26 | 61.0°F (2002) | -12.8°F (2019) | 0.13 in (2001) |
| January 27 | 63.0°F (2002) | -11.0°F (1996) | 1.31 in (1949) |
| January 28 | 54.0°F (2008) | -11.9°F (1951) | 1.00 in (2006) |
| January 29 | 59.0°F (2013) | -18.0°F (1949) | 0.48 in (2013) |
| January 30 | 60.1°F (2012) | -25.8°F (2019) | 0.53 in (2021) |
| January 31 | 59.0°F (2012) | -27.9°F (1996) | 0.46 in (1997) |