INDIANA — Indiana residents familiar with winter know that snow can fall in January — but just how likely is measurable snowfall during that month? Here’s a clear, factual explanation based on historical climate records and averages.
Across Indiana — from northern cities near Lake Michigan to central and southern portions of the state — winter precipitation includes both snow and rain. Historically, January falls well within the typical snow season, which spans roughly from late November through early April. Snow in January isn’t unusual: based on long-term climate records for Indianapolis, measurable snow in January is common.
In Indianapolis specifically, National Weather Service climate normals (1991–2020) show that January averages about 8.8 inches of snow. That’s more than in December or February at that location, indicating that January has historically been one of the snowier months of the winter…