Indianapolis in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Indianapolis in january 2025
The weather in Indianapolis in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 143.3cm
Weather at 6am
27°F
Cloudy
29% of time
25%
19%
13%
Weather at 12pm
32°F
Cloudy
34% of time
26%
22%
10%
Weather at 6pm
31°F
Cloudy
32% of time
25%
21%
12%
Weather at 3am
27°F
24%
23%
22%
17%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Indianapolis in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Indianapolis in january.
The climate of Indianapolis in january is very bad
The climate in january in Indianapolis is quite dry (with 3in of precipitation over 4 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 3.3in of precipitation over 4 days.
The climate is quite more than very fresh in that locality january. Bring warm clothes! The high seasonal norm is 34°F. The seasonal minimum is 25°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Indianapolis is 31°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Indianapolis in january with a maximum record of 65°F in 2020 and a minimum record of -9°F in 2014. You need to prepare to have about 24 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 77% of the month.
Day length in Indianapolis in january is 09:41. Sunrise is at 08:04 and sunset is at 17:45.
January: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in january, there are destinations with better weather than Indianapolis:
In january, Hawaii (Honolulu) and Miami (Florida) have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Houston, Phoenix (Arizona), Dauphin Island (Alabama), Gulf Shores (Alabama), McAllen and Port Aransas have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Dallas, Austin, Myrtle Beach and Carolina Beach have a tolerable climate, but better than Indianapolis.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Indianapolis in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 25°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 65°F (2020) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -9°F (2014) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 24 day(s) (77%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 21km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 16°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.7in (2013) | ||||
| Snowfall | 143.3cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.52km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 58% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:04 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:45 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:41 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Indianapolis in january 2024:
31°F to 38°F
29°F to 41°F
31°F to 40°F
29°F to 36°F
27°F to 38°F
32°F to 36°F
31°F to 36°F
29°F to 38°F
32°F to 41°F
31°F to 34°F
31°F to 36°F
36°F to 47°F
20°F to 27°F
4°F to 13°F
4°F to 13°F
4°F to 11°F
9°F to 25°F
22°F to 27°F
13°F to 25°F
5°F to 16°F
5°F to 22°F
22°F to 31°F
34°F to 38°F
36°F to 43°F
40°F to 43°F
41°F to 49°F
40°F to 45°F
34°F to 40°F
31°F to 41°F
34°F to 38°F
36°F to 41°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in january
Cities near Indianapolis:
| Cincinnati in january | very bad weather |
| Louisville (Kentucky) in january | very bad weather |
| Chicago in january | very bad weather |
| Illinois in january | very bad weather |
| St. Louis (Missouri) in january | very bad weather |
| Detroit in january | very bad weather |
| Nashville in january | very bad weather |
| Cleveland in january | very bad weather |
| Wisconsin in january | very bad weather |
| Pittsburgh in january | very bad weather |
| Missouri in january | very bad weather |
| Memphis in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Indianapolis
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Weather data for Indianapolis in january:
Weather data for Indianapolis for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Indianapolis. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Indianapolis can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Indianapolis.