January weather forecast
Indianapolis, IN

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The magnificent Monument Circle in Indianapolis, Indiana with the surrounding cityscape
The magnificent Monument Circle in Indianapolis, Indiana with the surrounding cityscape

Weather in January

The start of the year in Indianapolis, Indiana brings with it a typical winter climate. Blankets of snow cover the city as temperatures struggle to surpass 33.4°F (0.8°C) and can dip as low as 21°F (-6.1°C). Expect frost-crusted mornings and frostbite-inducing nights. The biting wind, reaching speeds of 10.4mph (16.7km/h), couples with January's average relative humidity of 81% to create a chill factor that makes outside ventures quite a task. However, the city's beauty under a white blanket offers a compelling reason to brave the cold.

Temperature

Indianapolis experiences its lowest average temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and a minimum of 21°F (-6.1°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Indianapolis is 81%.

Rainfall

In Indianapolis, Indiana, during January, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.4 rainfall days, and 21.14" (537mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Indianapolis, Indiana. In January, in Indianapolis, Indiana, it is snowing for 7.9 days. Throughout January, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated. In Indianapolis, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.1 days and aggregates up to 7.87" (200mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Indianapolis, Indiana, is 9h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of January, in Indianapolis, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Indianapolis?

Indianapolis's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and an average low temperature of 21°F (-6.1°C), is the coldest in the year.

How cold is January in Indianapolis?

In Indianapolis, 33.4°F (0.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 21°F (-6.1°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January in Indianapolis?

In January, the average relative humidity in Indianapolis, Indiana, is 81%.

How many days does it rain in January in Indianapolis?

In Indianapolis, in January, it is raining for 7.2 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Indianapolis?

In January, in Indianapolis, Indiana, it is snowing for 7.9 days. Throughout January, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Indianapolis?

In Indianapolis, Indiana, the average day length in January is 9h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Indianapolis?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, in Indianapolis, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Indianapolis?

With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Indianapolis, Indiana.

How many hours of sunshine does Indianapolis have in January?

In Indianapolis, Indiana, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Indianapolis?

The months with the lowest UV index in Indianapolis, Indiana, are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January in Indianapolis?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Indianapolis is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Indianapolis, IN

Average temperature in January - Indianapolis, IN
  • Average high temperature in January: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).

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Average pressure in January
Indianapolis, IN

Average pressure in January - Indianapolis, 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).

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Average wind speed in January
Indianapolis, IN

Average wind speed in January - Indianapolis, IN
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Indianapolis, IN

Average humidity in January - Indianapolis, IN
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in January
Indianapolis, IN

Average rainfall in January - Indianapolis, IN
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.22").

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Average rainfall days in January
Indianapolis, IN

Average rainfall days in January - Indianapolis, IN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Indianapolis, IN

Average snowfall in January - Indianapolis, IN
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Indianapolis, IN

Average snowfall days in January - Indianapolis, IN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Indianapolis, IN
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

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 and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Indianapolis, IN

Average sunshine days in January - Indianapolis, IN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

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Average UV index in January
Indianapolis, IN

Average UV index in January - Indianapolis, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Indianapolis, IN

Average cloud cover in January - Indianapolis, 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 29).

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Average visibility in January
Indianapolis, IN

Average visibility in January - Indianapolis, IN
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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