January weather forecast
Independence, IN

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Independence, Indiana, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 32°F (0°C) and min 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

Temperature

Independence's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 32°F (0°C) to a low of 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Independence, during January, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation. In Independence, Indiana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.5 days and collects up to 27.91" (709mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In January, in Independence, it is snowing for 11 days. Throughout January, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is accumulated. In Independence, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.6 days and aggregates up to 10.59" (269mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:32 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 6:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Independence, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Independence?

January is the coldest month in Independence, Indiana, exhibiting average temperatures of 32°F (0°C) at the peak and 20.1°F (-6.6°C) at the base.

How cold is it in Independence in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Independence, is 32°F (0°C) and the average low-temperature is 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Independence?

The average relative humidity in January in Independence, Indiana, is 82%.

How many days does it rain in January in Independence?

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

How many days does it snow in January in Independence?

In Independence, Indiana, 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 Independence?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Independence?

On the first day of January in Independence, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 6:05 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Independence?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Independence have in January?

In Independence, Indiana, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.1h.

What is the UV index reading in January in Independence?

In Independence, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Independence, IN

Average temperature in January - Independence, 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
Independence, IN

Average pressure in January - Independence, 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
Independence, IN

Average wind speed in January - Independence, 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
Independence, IN

Average humidity in January - Independence, 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
Independence, IN

Average rainfall in January - Independence, 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
Independence, IN

Average rainfall days in January - Independence, 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
Independence, IN

Average snowfall in January - Independence, 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
Independence, IN

Average snowfall days in January - Independence, 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
Independence, IN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Independence, 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
Independence, IN

Average sunshine days in January - Independence, 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
Independence, IN

Average UV index in January - Independence, 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
Independence, IN

Average cloud cover in January - Independence, 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
Independence, IN

Average visibility in January - Independence, 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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