Indianapolis, IN – Indianapolis warmed above freezing Tuesday after 11 straight days of sub-freezing temperatures, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) Indianapolis. The city reached 35°F, ending a cold stretch that lasted from January 23 through February 2.
According to NWS data, this was the longest consecutive freeze in nearly five years. The last similar stretch occurred in February 2021, when temperatures stayed below 32°F for 14 days.
Despite the extended chill, the recent cold spell only tied for the 41st-longest sub-freezing streak since 1871. The all-time record remains 36 days, set from December 29, 1976, through February 2, 1977.
Forecasters expect temperatures to remain above freezing through the weekend, giving Indianapolis residents some relief from the winter cold.
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