United StatesWhat’s the climate like in Memphis?
The current climate in Memphis features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 10°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 23°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 0°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Memphis in recent years was 39°C in September 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -10°C in February 2021.
On average, Memphis gets 1583 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 7,9 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Memphis?
The best time to visit Memphis for sunny weather is May through July and October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Memphis. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Memphis
The climate table of Memphis shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 10 | 12 | 18 | 22 | 27 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 24 | 17 | 14 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 1 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 5 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 145 | 171 | 169 | 134 | 93 | 116 | 114 | 131 | 131 | 98 | 83 | 198 |
| Snow (cm) | 4,3 | 2,0 | 1,5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 |
| UV Index | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 23°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 10°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1583 mm per year, averaging 132 mm per month
- Snowfall: 7,9 cm per year
- Driest months: 83 mm in November, 93 mm in May and 98 mm in October
- Wettest months: 198 mm in December, 171 mm in February and 169 mm in March
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Weather experiences in Memphis
Average Temperature per Month in Memphis
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Memphis, Tennessee. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Memphis
This graph shows how much rainfall Memphis, Tennessee, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Memphis
This graph shows how much snow Memphis, Tennessee, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Memphis
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Memphis, Tennessee. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Memphis
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Memphis, Tennessee. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Memphis
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Memphis, Tennessee, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Memphis
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Memphis, Tennessee, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in Memphis
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The fall weather in Memphis was pleasant. The days were warm and sunny, the nights cool. A few showers but overall it was lovely being outside.— This text is automatically translated to English
Although there was occasional rain after lunch, it did not significantly affect the rest, but the heat and humidity can be exhausting if you are not used to it.— This text is automatically translated to English
Temperatures varied greatly, ranging from mild to cold days. Although the sun shone on some days, more often it was cloudy and gray, and in some places it rained.— This text is automatically translated to English
The weather fluctuated between intense heat and unexpected rain showers. Although the humidity was uncomfortable at times, the nature around us was beautiful and vibrant.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in Memphis by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Memphis. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
