January weather forecast
Flax, IN

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Flax, Indiana, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and a minimum average of 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 83%.

Rainfall

In Flax, in January, it is raining for 5.3 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Flax, during the entire year, the rain falls for 119.3 days and collects up to 12.68" (322mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 8.6 days. Throughout January, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 27.9 snowfall days, and 5.2" (132mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 40min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Flax?

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and a low of 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Flax, is 31.5°F (-0.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Flax, in January, during 5.3 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Flax, in January, during 8.6 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length in Flax is 9h and 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Flax, Indiana, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Flax, IN

Average temperature in January - Flax, 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: 19.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Flax, IN

Average pressure in January - Flax, 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
Flax, IN

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Flax, IN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Flax, IN

Average rainfall in January - Flax, IN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").

Average rainfall days in January
Flax, IN

Average rainfall days in January - Flax, IN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Flax, IN

Average snowfall in January - Flax, IN
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Flax, IN

Average snowfall days in January - Flax, IN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 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
Flax, IN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Flax, 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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Flax, IN

Average sunshine days in January - Flax, IN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Flax, IN

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Flax, IN

Average cloud cover in January - Flax, IN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in January
Flax, IN

Average visibility in January - Flax, 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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