January weather forecast
Carbondale, IN

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Carbondale, Indiana, with an average temperature ranging between max 32°F (0°C) and min 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

Temperature

The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 32°F (0°C) at the peak and 20.1°F (-6.6°C) at the low.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 82%.

Rainfall

In Carbondale, in January, during 8.4 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 161.5 rainfall days, and 27.91" (709mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Carbondale, in January, snow falls for 11 days, with typically accumulated 2.72" (69mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.6 snowfall days, and 10.59" (269mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 41min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 6:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Carbondale records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 32°F (0°C) and a low of 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

How cold is January?

During January, Carbondale experiences an average high-temperature of 32°F (0°C) and a low-temperature of 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Carbondale, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Carbondale, in January, during 8.4 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Carbondale, in January, during 11 snowfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Carbondale?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 6:05 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

What is the UV index reading in January in Carbondale?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Carbondale, IN

Average temperature in January - Carbondale, IN
  • Average high temperature in January: 32°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Carbondale, IN

Average pressure in January - Carbondale, IN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Carbondale, IN

Average wind speed in January - Carbondale, IN
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Carbondale, IN

Average humidity in January - Carbondale, IN
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Carbondale, IN

Average rainfall in January - Carbondale, IN
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in January
Carbondale, IN

Average rainfall days in January - Carbondale, IN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Carbondale, IN

Average snowfall in January - Carbondale, IN
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Carbondale, IN

Average snowfall days in January - Carbondale, IN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Carbondale, IN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Carbondale, IN
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Carbondale, IN

Average sunshine days in January - Carbondale, IN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).

Average UV index in January
Carbondale, IN

Average UV index in January - Carbondale, IN
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Carbondale, IN

Average cloud cover in January - Carbondale, IN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Carbondale, IN

Average visibility in January - Carbondale, IN
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).

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