Weather in Fort Wayne in January
In an average January, Fort Wayne sees a daily high around 32°F and a low around 20°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 32°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 18°F to 47°F |
| Average low | 20°F |
| Typical low range | 1°F to 34°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
65°F
2008-01-07
Lowest
-6°F
1982-01-17
Low
Highest
57°F
2008-01-07
Lowest
-23°F
1984-01-21
Feels-like
Highest
57°F
2008-01-07
Lowest
-47°F
1994-01-19
Humidity
Highest
11.3 g/m³
2008-01-07
Lowest
0.4 g/m³
1982-01-17
Wind
Highest
30 mph
1990-01-25
Lowest
4 mph
1992-01-01
Gust
Highest
66 mph
2017-01-10
Lowest
8 mph
2001-01-12
Precip
Wettest
5.64 in
2005
Driest
0.73 in
1981
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