January weather forecast
Petersburg, IN

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Petersburg, Indiana, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.9°F (3.3°C) and min 25°F (-3.9°C).

Temperature

Petersburg's January weather reaches an average high of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and an average low of 25°F (-3.9°C), making it the coldest month.

Humidity

In Petersburg, the average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

In Petersburg, in January, during 9.3 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 151.2 rainfall days, and 26.3" (668mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.8 days and accumulates 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:38 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 6:09 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Petersburg, the average sunshine in January is 4.6h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

In Petersburg, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and a low of 25°F (-3.9°C).

Is it cold in Petersburg during January?

Petersburg in January has an average high-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Petersburg, in January, during 9.3 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Petersburg?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 6.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Petersburg?

In Petersburg, in January, during 6.8 snowfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Petersburg have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 6:09 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Petersburg have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in January?

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 radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Petersburg, IN

Average temperature in January - Petersburg, IN
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in January
Petersburg, IN

Average pressure in January - Petersburg, IN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Petersburg, IN

Average wind speed in January - Petersburg, IN
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (9.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Petersburg, IN

Average humidity in January - Petersburg, IN
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Petersburg, IN

Average rainfall in January - Petersburg, IN
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in January
Petersburg, IN

Average rainfall days in January - Petersburg, IN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Petersburg, IN

Average snowfall in January - Petersburg, IN
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Petersburg, IN

Average snowfall days in January - Petersburg, IN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 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
Petersburg, IN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Petersburg, IN
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Petersburg, IN

Average sunshine days in January - Petersburg, IN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Petersburg, IN

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Petersburg, IN

Average cloud cover in January - Petersburg, IN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Petersburg, IN

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

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

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