Weather in January in Indiana
Thinking about venturing to Indiana this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Indiana in January?
Indiana is a region in the United States of America. January in Indiana generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Howe at -1°C to cold in Tell City at 6°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -3°C in Tell City and -9°C in Howe. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Hammond with an average of 57 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in French Lick with 93 mm.Average sunshine
Indianapolis enjoys a balanced 133 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For a closer look at January's conditions in Indiana, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Indiana's yearly weather, check out our Indiana climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Indiana?
Indianapolis
In January Indianapolis generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Merrillville
In January Merrillville generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Michigan City
In January Michigan City generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Portage
In January Portage generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hammond
In January Hammond generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Indiana, in the United States of America.
Is January the best time to visit Indiana?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Indiana with often poor weather in Indianapolis.
On average, the best time to visit Indiana is in August and September with generally perfect weather in Indianapolis. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.
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