What is the weather like in Indianapolis vs Philadelphia in January?

In January, Indianapolis averages 2°C high / -5°C low with about 77 mm of rain; Philadelphia averages 6°C high / -1°C low with about 82 mm.

Indianapolis vs Philadelphia in January

Philadelphia is the better pick in January — 53 vs 41 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Philadelphia is cold, rainy, clean air, while Indianapolis is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Indianapolis vs Philadelphia — January climate, side by side

	Indianapolis	Philadelphia
Comfort score	41/100 (F)	53/100 (D)
Feels-like high	-2°C	2°C
Avg high / low	2° / -5°	6° / -1°
Rainfall	77 mm	82 mm
Rainy days	8	9
Humidity	72%	66%
Air quality (AQI)	31	45

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

Indianapolis vs Philadelphia in January — FAQ

Is January better in Indianapolis or Philadelphia?: Philadelphia is the better pick in January — 53 vs 41 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Philadelphia is cold, rainy, clean air, while Indianapolis is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Indianapolis vs Philadelphia in January?: In January, Indianapolis averages 2°C high / -5°C low with about 77 mm of rain; Philadelphia averages 6°C high / -1°C low with about 82 mm.