January weather forecast
Fairfax, IN

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Fairfax, Indiana, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19.2°F (-7.1°C) and 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and lows of 19.2°F (-7.1°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Fairfax, in January, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Fairfax, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.9 days and collects up to 23.39" (594mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Fairfax, in January, snow falls for 13.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.91" (74mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50 snowfall days, and 12.68" (322mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Fairfax, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 37min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January stands out as Fairfax's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and a low of 19.2°F (-7.1°C).

How cold is January?

In Fairfax, in January, the average high-temperature is 30.7°F (-0.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 19.2°F (-7.1°C).

What is the most humid month?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 7.9 days. Throughout January, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Fairfax, Indiana, during January, snow falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Fairfax have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine in Fairfax is January, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Fairfax have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.3h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Fairfax, IN
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Fairfax, IN

Average pressure in January - Fairfax, IN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Fairfax, IN

Average wind speed in January - Fairfax, IN
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Fairfax, IN

Average humidity in January - Fairfax, IN
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Fairfax, IN

Average rainfall in January - Fairfax, IN
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.38").

Average rainfall days in January
Fairfax, IN

Average rainfall days in January - Fairfax, IN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Fairfax, IN

Average snowfall in January - Fairfax, IN
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Fairfax, IN

Average snowfall days in January - Fairfax, IN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Fairfax, IN

Average sunshine days in January - Fairfax, IN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Fairfax, IN

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Fairfax, IN

Average cloud cover in January - Fairfax, IN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Fairfax, IN

Average visibility in January - Fairfax, IN
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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