January weather forecastFranklin, IN
January
Weather in January
Franklin, Indiana fights through the classic Midwest chill as the new year unfolds. The temperatures oscillating between a low of 21.9°F (-5.6°C) at night to an average daytime high of 34.3°F (1.3°C), keep the environment quite frigid. Snowfall, experienced on approximately 9.8 days of this month, lends itself to a picturesque winter landscape. The general lack of sunshine and short daylight hours cast a typical winter gloom. As January progresses, residents remain bundled up acknowledging the persistent cold and significant snowfall.Temperature
January stands out as Franklin's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and a low of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in January is 81%.Rainfall
In Franklin, in January, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 156.3 rainfall days, and 30.16" (766mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Franklin, Indiana, in January, during 9.8 snowfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Franklin, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.2 days and aggregates up to 9.29" (236mm) of snow.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 46min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST.
Sunshine
January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4h of sunshine.UV index
January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Franklin, IN
- Average high temperature in January: 34.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 21.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).
Average pressure in January
Franklin, IN
- Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Franklin, IN
- Average wind speed in January: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in January
Franklin, IN
- Average humidity in January: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are July and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in January
Franklin, IN
- Average rainfall in January: 2.17"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.85").
Average rainfall days in January
Franklin, IN
- Average rainfall days in January: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.9 days).
Average snowfall in January
Franklin, IN
- Average snowfall in January: 2.05"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Franklin, IN
- Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Franklin, IN
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h).
Average sunshine days in January
Franklin, IN
- Average sunshine days in January: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).
Average UV index in January
Franklin, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Franklin, IN
- Average cloud cover in January: 59
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in January
Franklin, IN
- Average visibility in January: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).
