While we had quite a few cold days with some snow here in southern Indiana in December, temperatures seemed to be a little warmer than usual. I mean, we had a pretty warm Christmas in 2025. However, the colder weather has stuck around for the most part at the beginning of 2026. Those, at or below, freezing temperatures will be sticking around for a while, too.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac long-range forecast gave us some insight as to what we can expect for the rest of this winter in southern Indiana. Now, it’s important to know which Farmer’s Almanac we are talking about here. You might have heard that Farmer’s Almanac was shutting down after its 2026 edition. That’s the “new” Farmer’s Almanac, which plans to cease operation after next year. The Old Farmer’s Almanac isn’t going anywhere. That being said, what does the Old Farmer’s Almanac say about the rest of winter 2026 in southern Indiana?
Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts the Rest of Southern Indiana’s Winter
Southern Indiana falls into the Ohio Valley Region for the Farmer’s Almanac forecast. Here’s what they’re calling for the rest of winter:
January: Overall, southern Indiana can expect an average temperature of 32° (2° below average). As far as precipitation goes, we can expect about 2.5 inches worth throughout the month, which is actually one inch below average. It’s going to be chilly to cold all throughout the month of January in Southern Indiana, although how cold it will be will vary depending on which part of the region you’re located in. Oh yeah, the Farmer’s Almanac also says that parts of the region can expect snow, especially toward the end of the month…