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Grinnell in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr (cold, possible snow).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
32°C (90°F) / 14°C (57°F)
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
Low
United States overall
Prices
Low
United States overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Grinnell

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr (cold, possible snow).

Is another month better than January?

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • GrinnellHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 14 °C (57 °F), rain on about 9 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · United States overall
Low
Prices · United States overall
Low

United States overall: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Grinnell, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Avoid

    May: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 32 °C (90 °F)

    May: 78 °C (172 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 14 °C (57 °F)

    May: 56 °C (133 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 9

    May: 0 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: Low

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    May: 1

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr (cold, possible snow).

May: Inside Grinnell's best window: May–Oct (warm, low rain).

Grinnell: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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