January weather forecast
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Weather in January

January, like December, in Santa Claus, Indiana, is another cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and an average high of 38.7°F (3.7°C).

Temperature

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and a low of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Santa Claus, in January, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Santa Claus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.3 days and collects up to 18.94" (481mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 5.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jun 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

With average high temperatures of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and lows of 25.3°F (-3.7°C), January is the coldest month.

Is it cold during January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and a low-temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How many days does it rain in January?

In Santa Claus, in January, during 8.1 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.3 days and accumulates 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Santa Claus, in January, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Santa Claus have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.6h.

What are the months 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.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

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

Average temperature in January
Santa Claus, IN

Average temperature in January - Santa Claus, IN
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).

Average pressure in January
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Average pressure in January - Santa Claus, 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
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Average wind speed in January - Santa Claus, IN
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
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Average humidity in January - Santa Claus, 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 (73%).

Average rainfall in January
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Average rainfall in January - Santa Claus, IN
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.79").

Average rainfall days in January
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Average rainfall days in January - Santa Claus, IN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Santa Claus, IN

Average snowfall in January - Santa Claus, IN
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
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Average snowfall days in January - Santa Claus, IN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Santa Claus, IN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Santa Claus, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Santa Claus, IN

Average sunshine days in January - Santa Claus, IN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in January
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Average UV index in January - Santa Claus, 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
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Average cloud cover in January - Santa Claus, IN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
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Average visibility in January - Santa Claus, 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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