January weather in Topeka, KS
The average temperature in Topeka in January is 29.3°F (18.7°F–39.9°F). Average precipitation: 0.92 inches.
January is a winter month in Topeka, and is cooler than the annual average of 54.9°F. Daily temperatures swing about 21.2°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Daylight averages about 9h 33m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
39.9°F
Avg Low
18.7°F
Precipitation
0.92 in
Daylight
9h 33m
January records in Topeka
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 60.1°F (2023) | -9.0°F (2018) | 0.40 in (2021) |
| January 2 | 52.0°F (2020) | -4.0°F (2018) | 0.17 in (2017) |
| January 3 | 51.1°F (2012) | 1.9°F (2010) | 0.05 in (2010) |
| January 4 | 55.9°F (2012) | -0.9°F (2010) | 0.12 in (2025) |
| January 5 | 70.0°F (2012) | 3.9°F (2017) | 0.81 in (2025) |
| January 6 | 62.1°F (2026) | 0.0°F (2017) | 0.21 in (2010) |
| January 7 | 69.1°F (2026) | -2.0°F (2017) | 0.52 in (2016) |
| January 8 | 63.0°F (2026) | -2.0°F (2010) | 1.13 in (2026) |
| January 9 | 63.0°F (2020) | -5.1°F (2010) | 0.20 in (2025) |
| January 10 | 57.9°F (2012) | -9.0°F (2010) | 0.70 in (2020) |
| January 11 | 64.0°F (2022) | 3.9°F (2011) | 0.61 in (2019) |
| January 12 | 60.1°F (2026) | -6.0°F (2011) | 0.14 in (2019) |
| January 13 | 60.1°F (2021) | -8.0°F (2024) | 0.00 in (2010) |
| January 14 | 57.9°F (2016) | -9.0°F (2024) | 0.16 in (2018) |
| January 15 | 64.0°F (2012) | -9.0°F (2024) | 0.30 in (2017) |
| January 16 | 64.9°F (2015) | -8.0°F (2024) | 0.53 in (2017) |
| January 17 | 55.9°F (2015) | -6.0°F (2018) | 0.39 in (2020) |
| January 18 | 61.0°F (2015) | 3.0°F (2016) | 0.56 in (2023) |
| January 19 | 66.9°F (2015) | -4.0°F (2025) | 0.47 in (2011) |
| January 20 | 57.0°F (2021) | -6.0°F (2024) | 0.02 in (2017) |
| January 21 | 63.0°F (2018) | -11.9°F (2025) | 0.19 in (2023) |
| January 22 | 59.0°F (2012) | 8.1°F (2011) | 0.34 in (2019) |
| January 23 | 55.9°F (2010) | 3.0°F (2026) | 0.38 in (2024) |
| January 24 | 59.0°F (2015) | -0.9°F (2026) | 0.16 in (2026) |
| January 25 | 66.0°F (2018) | 0.0°F (2019) | 0.58 in (2021) |
| January 26 | 64.9°F (2015) | -5.1°F (2026) | 0.21 in (2024) |
| January 27 | 60.1°F (2015) | 3.0°F (2026) | 0.07 in (2013) |
| January 28 | 78.1°F (2015) | 1.9°F (2026) | 0.00 in (2010) |
| January 29 | 66.9°F (2016) | 9.0°F (2019) | 0.09 in (2020) |
| January 30 | 69.1°F (2012) | -2.9°F (2019) | 0.95 in (2021) |
| January 31 | 69.1°F (2022) | -0.9°F (2026) | 1.01 in (2015) |