The climate of 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.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Memphis, Tennessee.

Temperature records

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.

Precipitation and snowfall

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.

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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

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Memphis, Tennessee. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Memphis

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Yearly Temperature in Memphis

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Memphis, Tennessee. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Memphis

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Memphis

Average Snowfall per Month in Memphis

Total Yearly Snowfall in Memphis

UV index chart

This chart 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.

Average UV Index per Month in Memphis

Weather experiences in Memphis

The weather in Memphis is rated an average of 3,5 out of 5 stars by 4 visitors. Have you been to Memphis? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.

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was here in October Weather experience:Good

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.

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was here in August Weather experience:Good

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.

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was here in January Weather experience:Okay

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.

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was here in July Weather experience:Okay

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.

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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.