January weather in Emporia, KS
The average temperature in Emporia in January is 28.8°F (18.2°F–39.3°F). Average precipitation: 0.80 inches.
January is a winter month in Emporia, and is cooler than the annual average of 53.8°F. Daily temperatures swing about 21.1°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 4 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 36m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
39.3°F
Avg Low
18.2°F
Precipitation
0.80 in
Daylight
9h 36m
January records in Emporia
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 64.0°F (2012) | -4.0°F (2018) | 0.44 in (1985) |
| January 2 | 66.9°F (2006) | -4.0°F (2001) | 0.16 in (1999) |
| January 3 | 64.9°F (1997) | -4.0°F (2001) | 0.97 in (2005) |
| January 4 | 69.1°F (1997) | -0.9°F (2010) | 0.58 in (1993) |
| January 5 | 61.0°F (2003) | -0.9°F (2010) | 1.65 in (2005) |
| January 6 | 68.0°F (2012) | 0.0°F (2004) | 0.10 in (2024) |
| January 7 | 62.1°F (2026) | -2.9°F (1996) | 0.30 in (1988) |
| January 8 | 68.0°F (2006) | -5.1°F (1988) | 0.20 in (2018) |
| January 9 | 72.0°F (2003) | -11.9°F (2010) | 0.83 in (2026) |
| January 10 | 61.0°F (2009) | -14.1°F (1982) | 0.80 in (1985) |
| January 11 | 71.1°F (1990) | -13.0°F (1982) | 0.40 in (2020) |
| January 12 | 62.1°F (2006) | -2.9°F (1997) | 0.19 in (1993) |
| January 13 | 64.9°F (2014) | -4.0°F (2011) | 0.13 in (1984) |
| January 14 | 69.1°F (1996) | -2.0°F (1982) | 0.42 in (1984) |
| January 15 | 62.1°F (1996) | -7.1°F (2024) | 0.40 in (2007) |
| January 16 | 68.0°F (2012) | -9.0°F (2024) | 0.27 in (1984) |
| January 17 | 68.0°F (2012) | -9.9°F (2024) | 0.68 in (1990) |
| January 18 | 68.0°F (1986) | -2.9°F (1984) | 0.63 in (2004) |
| January 19 | 64.9°F (2006) | -6.0°F (1984) | 0.60 in (2023) |
| January 20 | 68.0°F (2015) | -7.1°F (1984) | 0.73 in (1990) |
| January 21 | 69.1°F (1986) | -9.0°F (2025) | 0.64 in (2007) |
| January 22 | 63.0°F (1997) | -9.0°F (2025) | 0.36 in (1992) |
| January 23 | 64.9°F (2002) | -4.0°F (2003) | 0.80 in (2019) |
| January 24 | 60.1°F (1989) | -4.0°F (2003) | 0.04 in (2020) |
| January 25 | 68.0°F (2017) | -0.9°F (2026) | 0.73 in (2021) |
| January 26 | 64.9°F (2018) | -5.1°F (1991) | 0.28 in (2004) |
| January 27 | 64.9°F (2015) | -8.0°F (2026) | 0.27 in (1994) |
| January 28 | 63.0°F (2008) | -5.1°F (1997) | 0.64 in (2001) |
| January 29 | 75.9°F (2015) | -5.1°F (1997) | 0.67 in (1989) |
| January 30 | 71.1°F (2016) | 0.0°F (2004) | 1.47 in (1982) |
| January 31 | 69.1°F (2012) | -2.0°F (2026) | 1.72 in (2002) |