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Weather in Indianapolis, Indiana for January 2026

Your guide to Indianapolis weather in January - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • The climate of Indianapolis in January is quite snowy, averaging 12 snowy days.
    According to Indianapolis snow forecast for January 2026, 7 snowy days are expected in the next 2 weeks. The closest date with snow is Saturday, January 10.

    • Temperatures

  • The forecast for the upcoming days in Indianapolis predicts a temperature of 5.6 °F, which is slightly above the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Indianapolis at the beginning of January is 5.3 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably cool down, reaching an average of 3.1 °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
2°
7
Overcast
11°
8
Overcast
8°
9
Heavy rain
15°
10
Patchy rain possible
10°
11
Light freezing rain
0°
12
Sunny
4°
13
Sunny
7°
14
Patchy rain possible
4°
15
Patchy moderate snow
3°
16
Overcast
4°
17
Partly cloudy
3°
18
Cloudy
3°
19
Light freezing rain
1°
20
Light freezing rain
-4°
21
Sunny
-4°
22
Overcast
-1°
23
Partly cloudy
1°
24
Sunny
3°
25
Moderate or heavy snow showers
3°
26
Light freezing rain
3°
27
Patchy rain possible
4°
28
Overcast
3°
29
Patchy rain possible
4°
30
Light freezing rain
2°
31
Partly cloudy
3°

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
 2° /-3° 19 mm 7.3 cm
Jan. 7 Overcast
Overcast
 11° /4° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 8 Overcast
Overcast
 8° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 9 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 15° /5° 30.8 mm 0 cm
Jan. 10 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /2° 2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 11 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 0° /-2° 0.1 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 12 Sunny
Sunny
 4° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 13 Sunny
Sunny
 7° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 14 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 4° /-2° 0.4 mm 0.2 cm
Jan. 15 Patchy moderate snow
Patchy moderate snow
 3° /-4° 0.8 mm 0.6 cm
Jan. 16 Overcast
Overcast
 4° /-2° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 17 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 3° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 18 Cloudy
Cloudy
 3° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 19 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 1° /-3° 0.2 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 20 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -4° /-10° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 21 Sunny
Sunny
 -4° /-10° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 22 Overcast
Overcast
 -1° /-8° 1.2 mm 0.5 cm
Jan. 23 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 1° /-4° 4.8 mm 0 cm
Jan. 24 Sunny
Sunny
 3° /-5° 5 mm 0 cm
Jan. 25 Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 3° /-2° 11 mm 4.8 cm
Jan. 26 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 3° /-2° 0.5 mm 0 cm
Jan. 27 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 4° /-4° 2.5 mm 0 cm
Jan. 28 Overcast
Overcast
 3° /-2° 3.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 29 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 4° /-1° 0.9 mm 0 cm
Jan. 30 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 2° /-3° 4.8 mm 0 cm
Jan. 31 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 3° /-2° 0.5 mm 0 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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