Water temperature in Des Moines (WA) in January
Is it warm enough to swim in Des Moines in January? Average water temperature in Des Moines in January is 46.8°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Des Moines in January is 49.6°F, and the coldest is 44.1°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Des Moines
Changes water temperature in Des Moines in January 2026, 2025
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Des Moines for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Des Moines, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of January.
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| Day | 2026 | 2025 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 47.7°F | 48.9°F | 45.5°F | 49.6°F |
| January 2 | 47.5°F | 48.6°F | 45.7°F | 49.3°F |
| January 3 | 47.3°F | 48.4°F | 45.7°F | 49.1°F |
| January 4 | 47.7°F | 48.6°F | 45.7°F | 48.9°F |
| January 5 | 47.7°F | 48.2°F | 45.5°F | 49.3°F |
| January 6 | 47.5°F | 48.4°F | 45.9°F | 49.1°F |
| January 7 | 49.1°F | 48.4°F | 46°F | 49.1°F |
| January 8 | 48.6°F | 48.2°F | 45.9°F | 48.7°F |
| January 9 | 48.6°F | 48°F | 45.5°F | 48.9°F |
| January 10 | 48.2°F | 48.4°F | 45.5°F | 48.6°F |
| January 11 | 48°F | 48.6°F | 45.3°F | 48.7°F |
| January 12 | 47.5°F | 45.3°F | 48.7°F | |
| January 13 | 48°F | 45.1°F | 48.6°F | |
| January 14 | 48°F | 45.1°F | 48.2°F | |
| January 15 | 47.8°F | 45°F | 48.2°F |
| Day | 2026 | 2025 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 16 | 47.8°F | 45°F | 48.4°F | |
| January 17 | 47.8°F | 44.8°F | 48.7°F | |
| January 18 | 48.2°F | 44.8°F | 48.9°F | |
| January 19 | 48°F | 45°F | 48.7°F | |
| January 20 | 48°F | 45.1°F | 48.7°F | |
| January 21 | 47.8°F | 45.1°F | 48.6°F | |
| January 22 | 47.7°F | 45.1°F | 48.6°F | |
| January 23 | 47.8°F | 45.1°F | 48.4°F | |
| January 24 | 48°F | 45.3°F | 48.7°F | |
| January 25 | 48.2°F | 45.3°F | 48.9°F | |
| January 26 | 48.2°F | 45°F | 48.9°F | |
| January 27 | 47.8°F | 44.8°F | 48.4°F | |
| January 28 | 47.5°F | 44.6°F | 48.2°F | |
| January 29 | 47.7°F | 44.4°F | 48.2°F | |
| January 30 | 47.8°F | 44.2°F | 47.8°F | |
| January 31 | 47.5°F | 44.1°F | 47.5°F |
Average water temperature in Des Moines in January over a decade
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
| 47.5°F | 48°F | 47.7°F | 48°F | 47.5°F |
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| 47.1°F | 46.9°F | 46.6°F | 48.2°F | 48°F |
Des Moines sea state in January
Chart comparing the height of waves in Des Moines in January over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.
Des Moines water temperature during other months:
You can also view information about water temperature for other months by clicking on the month button below
