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Weather · January

Evansville weather in January

Average highs of 42°F, lows of 26°F and 3.4 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

January is Evansville’s coldest month, with average highs of 42°F and lows of 26°F. That is 4° cooler than December, and 26° below the yearly average high.

Average high
42°F
Average low
26°F
Precipitation
3.4 in
Wet days
10
Snow
3.4 in
Sunrise · sunset
7:04 AM · 4:53 PM

January across the year

  1. 42°26°Jan
  2. 47°28°Feb
  3. 57°36°Mar
  4. 68°46°Apr
  5. 77°57°May
  6. 86°65°Jun
  7. 89°69°Jul
  8. 88°67°Aug
  9. 82°59°Sep
  10. 70°47°Oct
  11. 56°37°Nov
  12. 46°30°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in January

  • Cold days: a winter coat, hat and gloves.
  • Freezing nights: expect frost on cars in the morning.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 10 days this month.
  • Snow is likely (about 3 inches on average): waterproof boots help.

January is good for

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January compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
December46°F30°F3.8 in
January42°F26°F3.4 in
February47°F28°F3.2 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Evansville in January?

Average highs are 42°F and average lows 26°F, for a daily mean of 34°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Evansville in January?

January averages 3.4 in of precipitation over about 10 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 8th wettest month of the year.

Does it snow in Evansville in January?

Yes, about 3.4 in of snow on average.

What time is sunset in Evansville in January?

Around mid-January the sun rises about 7:04 AM and sets about 4:53 PM, for roughly 9.8 hours of daylight.

Is January a good time to visit Evansville?

The mildest months for visiting are April, September, October. January is cold.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Evansville Regional Ap station (4 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for January 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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