January weather forecastPettit, IN

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Pettit, Indiana, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and an average high of 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and a low of 19.8°F (-6.8°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

In Pettit, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout January, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 161.4 rainfall days, and 26.89" (683mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Pettit, Indiana, are January through April, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12.4 days and accumulates 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Pettit notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a average high of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and a low of 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

An average high-temperature, in January, in Pettit, is 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

The average relative humidity in January is 83%.

In Pettit, during January, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 12.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

In Pettit, during January, snow falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

In January, the average day length is 9h and 41min.

On the first day of January in Pettit, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST.

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Pettit, IN

  • Average high temperature in January: 31.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Pettit, IN

  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Pettit, IN

  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Pettit, IN

  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Pettit, IN

  • Average rainfall in January: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.54").

Average rainfall days in January
Pettit, IN

  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Pettit, IN

  • Average snowfall in January: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Pettit, IN

  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Pettit, IN

  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (9.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Pettit, IN

  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Pettit, IN

  • Average cloud cover in January: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Pettit, 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).