Weather in Indianapolis in January
In an average January, Indianapolis sees a daily high around 36°F and a low around 22°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 36°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 22°F to 51°F |
| Average low | 22°F |
| Typical low range | 4°F to 36°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
-3°F
1985-01-20
Low
Highest
59°F
2008-01-07
Lowest
-24°F
1994-01-19
Feels-like
Highest
59°F
2008-01-07
Lowest
-48°F
1985-01-20
Humidity
Highest
12.1 g/m³
1997-01-04
Lowest
0.4 g/m³
1985-01-20
Wind
Highest
28 mph
1990-01-25
Lowest
4 mph
1993-01-07
Gust
Highest
65 mph
2020-01-11
Lowest
8 mph
2015-01-23
Precip
Wettest
8.85 in
2005
Driest
0.72 in
1981
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