January weather forecast
Salem, IN

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Salem, Indiana, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and max 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Temperature

January, having an average high-temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In Salem, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

In Salem, in January, during 7.9 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Salem, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.9 days and collects up to 19.53" (496mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Salem, in January, snow falls for 7.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.18" (30mm) of snow. In Salem, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.7 days and aggregates up to 5.35" (136mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of January, in Salem, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 6:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Salem?

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 37.2°F (2.9°C) and a low of 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

How cold is it in January?

In Salem, in January, the average high-temperature is 37.2°F (2.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Salem?

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Salem, in January, during 7.9 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Salem, in January, snow falls for 7.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Salem have in January?

In Salem, the average day length in January is 9h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 6:04 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Salem, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.3h.

When is 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?

In Salem, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Salem, IN

Average temperature in January - Salem, IN
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Salem, IN

Average pressure in January - Salem, IN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Salem, IN

Average wind speed in January - Salem, IN
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Salem, IN

Average humidity in January - Salem, IN
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Salem, IN

Average rainfall in January - Salem, IN
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.02").

Average rainfall days in January
Salem, IN

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Salem, IN

Average snowfall in January - Salem, IN
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Salem, IN

Average snowfall days in January - Salem, IN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.4 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
Salem, IN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Salem, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Salem, IN

Average sunshine days in January - Salem, IN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Salem, IN

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Salem, IN

Average cloud cover in January - Salem, IN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Salem, IN

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

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

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