Weather in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States in January
In an average January, Indianapolis sees a daily high around 33°F and a low around 17°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 33°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 19°F to 46°F |
| Average low | 17°F |
| Typical low range | 1°F to 31°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
65°F
2008-01-07
Lowest
-8°F
1982-01-10
Low
Highest
56°F
2008-01-07
Lowest
-24°F
1985-01-20
Feels-like
Highest
56°F
2008-01-07
Lowest
-59°F
1982-01-10
Humidity
Highest
12.5 g/m³
2008-01-07
Lowest
0.5 g/m³
1982-01-10
Wind
Highest
40 mph
1990-01-25
Lowest
5 mph
1991-01-25
Precip
Wettest
8.35 in
2005
Driest
0.37 in
1981
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