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Weather in Indianapolis, Indiana for January 2026

Your guide to Indianapolis weather in January - trends and predictions

    Official Weather Alert ⚠️

  • Extreme Cold Warning - See hour by hour.

    • Snow Forecast ❄️

  • The climate of Indianapolis in January is quite snowy, averaging 12 snowy days.
    According to Indianapolis snow forecast for January 2026, 2 snowy days are expected until the end of the month. The closest date with snow is Friday, January 30.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, January 2026 in Indianapolis has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of 1.7 °F (showing only a slight deviation of -0.2 °F).

  • The forecast for the coming days of January 2026 predicts a temperature of -4.5 °F , which is warmer than usual.

  • In general, the average temperature in Indianapolis at the beginning of January is 4.1 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of -5.4 °F by the end of January.

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Average dry days
11
Dry days
Average rainy days
8
Rainy days
Average snowy days
12
Snow days
Average temperatures
2°/-4°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
18 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
79 %
Avg humidity

Indianapolis Weather January

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December
February
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Cloudy
4°
2
Overcast
6°
3
Overcast
6°
4
Partly cloudy
4°
5
Patchy rain possible
4°
6
Overcast
3°
7
Overcast
2°
8
Overcast
2°
9
Cloudy
7°
10
Overcast
4°
11
Patchy rain possible
3°
12
Overcast
7°
13
Overcast
2°
14
Overcast
-2°
15
Overcast
-2°
16
Moderate rain at times
1°
17
Overcast
2°
18
Heavy rain at times
2°
19
Overcast
0°
20
Light freezing rain
-4°
21
Overcast
-3°
22
Overcast
-1°
23
Overcast
0°
24
Sunny
-1°
25
Moderate or heavy snow showers
0°
26
Light freezing rain
0°
27
Weather Alert Partly cloudy
-6°
28
Partly cloudy
-4°
29
Mist
-8°
30
Freezing fog
-11°
31
Light snow
-9°

Temperatures trend during January in Indianapolis

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

January weather in Indianapolis day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Jan. 1 Cloudy
Cloudy
 4° /-2° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 2 Overcast
Overcast
 6° /0° 0.4 mm 0 cm
Jan. 3 Overcast
Overcast
 6° /1° 7.5 mm 0 cm
Jan. 4 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 4° /-2° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 5 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 4° /-2° 0.8 mm 0.3 cm
Jan. 6 Overcast
Overcast
 3° /-2° 15.1 mm 5.4 cm
Jan. 7 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-4° 0.3 mm 0.2 cm
Jan. 8 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-5° 0.3 mm 0.2 cm
Jan. 9 Cloudy
Cloudy
 7° /-2° 15.5 mm 4.1 cm
Jan. 10 Overcast
Overcast
 4° /-2° 3 mm 1.8 cm
Jan. 11 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 3° /-2° 0.9 mm 0.5 cm
Jan. 12 Overcast
Overcast
 7° /-2° 15.6 mm 0 cm
Jan. 13 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-5° 1.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 14 Overcast
Overcast
 -2° /-9° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 15 Overcast
Overcast
 -2° /-10° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 16 Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 1° /-7° 2 mm 0.9 cm
Jan. 17 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-4° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 18 Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 2° /-4° 15.6 mm 3.9 cm
Jan. 19 Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-10° 4.4 mm 0.4 cm
Jan. 20 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -4° /-11° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 21 Overcast
Overcast
 -3° /-9° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 22 Overcast
Overcast
 -1° /-7° 0.9 mm 0.4 cm
Jan. 23 Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-7° 3.6 mm 0 cm
Jan. 24 Sunny
Sunny
 -1° /-7° 6.2 mm 1.8 cm
Jan. 25 Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 0° /-4° 15 mm 8.5 cm
Jan. 26 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 0° /-6° 0.3 mm 0 cm
Jan. 27 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -6° /-19° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 28 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -4° /-21° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 29 Mist
Mist
 -8° /-22° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 30 Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 -11° /-18° 0.2 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 31 Light snow
Light snow
 -9° /-19° 0.4 mm 0.3 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Indianapolis in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Indianapolis forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Indianapolis in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Indianapolis during January?

Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 2° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in Indianapolis during January?

Significant rainfall exceeding 131.6 mm is expected in Indianapolis during January, occurring over more than 8 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Indianapolis in January 2026?

Indianapolis experiences an average snowfall of 26.92 cm during January, occurring over 12 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Indianapolis during January?

The average wind speed in Indianapolis during January is 18 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Indianapolis snow forecast January 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Indianapolis’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Indianapolis sees 12 snowy days during January, with approximately 26.9 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Indianapolis

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Indianapoliss January weather 💧
Typically, Indianapolis has 8 rainy days in January with a total of 131.6 mm of rainfall.

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