Fort Wayne, IN weather in January
In January, Fort Wayne sees highs around 33°F and lows around 18°F: cold and snowy. There are about 13 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 10.8 in. It is one of the coldest months in Fort Wayne. Dress for deep cold.
- Normal high
- 33°F
- Normal low
- 18°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 2.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 10.8 in
- snow on the ground 15 days
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 34°F | 33°F |
| Normal low | 21°F | 18°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 42% | 40% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 8:05 am / 5:22 pm | 7:52 am / 5:55 pm |
| Daylight | 9.3 h | 10.1 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical January day
- 6 am24°Fdew point 19°F
- 9 am24°Fdew point 19°F
- Noon28°Fdew point 21°F
- 3 pm30°Fdew point 22°F
- 6 pm28°Fdew point 21°F
- 9 pm26°Fdew point 21°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Ft Wayne Intl Airport (12 mi away); average wind 11 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow13 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below28 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more15 of 31
Average days per January, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in January
Normal precipitation is 2.5 in; a dry January brings about 1.7 in and a wet one about 3.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 10.8 in, with about 4 days of an inch or more.
How January varies from year to year
- Warmest January, 1991-20202006: average high 43°F
- Coolest January2009: average high 26°F
- Wettest January1993: 5.2 in
- Driest January2010: 0.6 in
- Highest reading66°F (January 7, 2008)
- Lowest reading-19°F (January 16, 2009)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
January compared with December and February
| December | January | February | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 38°F | 33°F | 37°F |
| Normal low | 24°F | 18°F | 21°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 13 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 9.3 h | 9.6 h | 10.6 h |
Highs change by -5°F from December and +4°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Warmer: Cincinnati, OH144 mi · high 41°F · 11 wet days
- Drier: Carmel, IN95 mi · high 33°F · 10 wet days
How Fort Wayne ranks in January
- Normal high316th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 6 in Indiana
- Wet days330th driest of 378
- Comfortable days285th most of 339
What to pack for Fort Wayne in January
- A warm jacket – lows near 18°F, highs near 33°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 13 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 15 days
- A hat and gloves – about 28 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
January has 1224 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 18% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Fort Wayne in January?
The normal high is 33°F and the normal low is 18°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was -19°F (January 16, 2009).
Does it rain a lot in Fort Wayne in January?
About 13 days in January have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.5 in. The wettest January in 1991-2020 was in 1993 (5.2 in); the driest was in 2010 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Fort Wayne in January?
Yes. Normal snowfall in January is 10.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 15 days.
Is January a good time to visit Fort Wayne?
January ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Fort Wayne (26 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Ft Wayne Intl Airport (USW00014827), 12 mi SSW of the city center, 791 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Fort Wayne International Airport (725330-14827), 12 mi SSW of the city center, 797 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).