When to go · Spencer, Iowa
Spencer, Iowa in January
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Sept (fair), May–Jun (river)). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- −1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) / −12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Low
- United States overall
- Prices
- Low
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Sept (fair), May–Jun (river)). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.
Is another month better than January?
January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside Spencer, Iowa's best window: Sept (fair), May–Jun (river).
- JuneGreatInside Spencer, Iowa's best window: Sept (fair), May–Jun (river).
- SeptemberGreatInside Spencer, Iowa's best window: Sept (fair), May–Jun (river).
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Sept (fair), May–Jun (river)). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.
Weather in January
- Spencer, IowaHighs around -1 °C (30 °F), lows around -12 °C (10 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 30 °F (-1 °C), lows around 10 °F (-12 °C), rain on about 6 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 Spencer, Iowa, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Mixed
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: -1 °C (30 °F)30 °F (-1 °C)
May: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Jan: -12 °C (10 °F)10 °F (-12 °C)
May: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 6 (better)
May: 9
Crowds
Jan: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Jan: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
May: 1
January: Outside the best window (Sept (fair), May–Jun (river)). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.
May: Inside Spencer, Iowa's best window: Sept (fair), May–Jun (river).
Spencer, Iowa: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings