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Columbus weather in January (Indiana, United States of America)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Columbus during January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In January, Columbus usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 3°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -6°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Columbus in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 11 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 133 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Columbus. September typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Columbus climate page with graphs.

 

Columbus, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 84 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
SunshineSunshine 133 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 44% *  
* Data from: Indianapolis, the United States of America (66 KM, 41 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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