What is the weather like in Indianapolis vs New York in January?

In January, Indianapolis averages 2°C high / -5°C low with about 77 mm of rain; New York averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 88 mm.

Indianapolis vs New York in January

New York is the better pick in January — 50 vs 41 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New York is cold, rainy, reliable snow, while Indianapolis is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Indianapolis vs New York — January climate, side by side

	Indianapolis	New York
Comfort score	41/100 (F)	50/100 (D)
Feels-like high	-2°C	1°C
Avg high / low	2° / -5°	5° / -1°
Rainfall	77 mm	88 mm
Rainy days	8	9
Humidity	72%	68%
Air quality (AQI)	31	52

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Indianapolis vs New York in January — FAQ

Is January better in Indianapolis or New York?: New York is the better pick in January — 50 vs 41 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New York is cold, rainy, reliable snow, while Indianapolis is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Indianapolis vs New York in January?: In January, Indianapolis averages 2°C high / -5°C low with about 77 mm of rain; New York averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 88 mm.