INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis has seen bitter cold temperatures over the last couple weeks, but remember: It could be worse.
Indianapolis set a new record for low temperature 24 years ago Friday. It occurred on January 19, 1994 at -27 degrees.
The anniversary of such a record is a stark contrast to this weekend's weather, with highs near 50 degrees.
On average, January is the coldest and snowiest month of the year. The average high temperature for the month is 35.6 degrees, the average low temperature is 20.5 degrees. Average snowfall is 8.6 inches.
Indiana also broke a record for the lowest temperature ever recorded. New Whiteland, Indiana recorded a temperature of -36 degrees. Click the video player above
MORE | New Whiteland sets the record for the coldest day in Indiana on January 19, 1994
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