January weather forecastCentral, IN

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Central, Indiana, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and max 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

In Central, in January, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Central, there are 160 rainfall days, and 29.45" (748mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, September through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.6 days and accumulates 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 6:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Central, Indiana, is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Central are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 38.8°F (3.8°C) and as low as 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

The high-temperature, in January, in Central, records 38.8°F (3.8°C), while the low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

In Central, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

In January, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout January, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.6 days and accumulates 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

In Central, during January, snow falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

In Central, the average day length in January is 9h and 53min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 6:05 pm EST.

In Central, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.5h.

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Central, IN

  • Average high temperature in January: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Central, IN

  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Central, IN

  • Average wind speed in January: 7.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Central, IN

  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Central, IN

  • Average rainfall in January: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

Average rainfall days in January
Central, IN

  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Central, IN

  • Average snowfall in January: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Central, IN

  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Central, IN

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Central, IN

  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Central, IN

  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Central, IN

  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Central, IN

  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, July, September and December (5mi).