January weather forecast
Fairmount, IN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Fairmount, Indiana, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and min 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

Temperature

With average high and low temperatures of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and 19.8°F (-6.8°C) respectively, January is Fairmount's coldest month.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Fairmount, in January, during 5.4 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 123.4 rainfall days, and 12.64" (321mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Fairmount, during January, snow falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.4 snowfall days, and 4.41" (112mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Fairmount, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 41min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

UV index

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 rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January, with its average high-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

How cold is January?

In January, in Fairmount, the average high-temperature is 31.5°F (-0.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity in Fairmount, Indiana, are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Fairmount, in January, during 5.4 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Fairmount, during January, snow falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Fairmount, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Fairmount?

With an average of 3.5h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January in Fairmount?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Fairmount, IN

Average temperature in January - Fairmount, IN
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.5°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 (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Fairmount, IN

Average pressure in January - Fairmount, IN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Fairmount, IN

Average wind speed in January - Fairmount, IN
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Fairmount, IN

Average humidity in January - Fairmount, IN
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Fairmount, IN

Average rainfall in January - Fairmount, IN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in January
Fairmount, IN

Average rainfall days in January - Fairmount, IN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Fairmount, IN

Average snowfall in January - Fairmount, IN
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Fairmount, IN

Average snowfall days in January - Fairmount, IN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fairmount, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Fairmount, IN

Average sunshine days in January - Fairmount, IN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Fairmount, IN

Average UV index in January - Fairmount, 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
Fairmount, IN

Average cloud cover in January - Fairmount, IN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in January
Fairmount, IN

Average visibility in January - Fairmount, 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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