Memphis, TN Weather
Memphis hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 98°F (37°C) is about 8°F (4°C) above the typical July high of 90°F (32°C).
Current conditions in detail
Memphis weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Memphis looks sunny, with a high of 95° and an overnight low of 74°. There is a 57% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 8 mph, and the UV index reaches 11 (very high).
Memphis 14-day forecast
About the weather in Memphis
Weather in Memphis is shaped by its humid subtropical climate - expect hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. July afternoons typically reach 90°F (32°C), while January highs hover near 50°F (10°C). Annual precipitation averages 55.0 inches (1396 mm) over about 125 rainy days.
Memphis weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 90°F (32°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 50°F (10°C)
- Record high: 101°F (38°C) · Record low: -6°F (-21°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: March (14 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (12.3 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 2 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 90°F (32°C) and overnight lows stay near 74°F (24°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 50°F (10°C) and lows around 34°F (1°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 101°F (38°C) and dropped as low as -6°F (-21°C).
Rain, sun and snow
March is usually the wettest month. It brings about 6.7 inches (169 mm) of rain over 14 days, while September is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.3 hours of sun a day. Snowfall is rare but not unheard of.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Memphis is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 71°F (22°C) and nights around 53°F (12°C); expect showers on roughly 37 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Memphis runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 89°F (31°C) and nights around 72°F (22°C); expect showers on roughly 33 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Memphis brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 74°F (23°C) and nights around 56°F (13°C); expect showers on roughly 22 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Memphis runs cold, with daytime highs averaging 53°F (12°C) and nights around 37°F (3°C); expect showers on roughly 32 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Memphis by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50° | 34° | 10 | 4.7 in | 6.4 h/day | 71% |
| February | 55° | 37° | 11 | 6.2 in | 6.6 h/day | 71% |
| March | 64° | 45° | 14 | 6.7 in | 7.7 h/day | 70% |
| April | 71° | 52° | 11 | 5.5 in | 9.0 h/day | 69% |
| May | 80° | 62° | 12 | 4.6 in | 10.9 h/day | 72% |
| June | 87° | 70° | 10 | 3.7 in | 12.0 h/day | 71% |
| July | 90° | 74° | 12 | 4.0 in | 12.3 h/day | 73% |
| August | 88° | 72° | 12 | 3.8 in | 10.7 h/day | 74% |
| September | 85° | 67° | 7 | 2.7 in | 10.4 h/day | 69% |
| October | 74° | 56° | 7 | 3.2 in | 8.8 h/day | 67% |
| November | 62° | 45° | 8 | 4.3 in | 7.4 h/day | 71% |
| December | 55° | 39° | 11 | 5.8 in | 6.2 h/day | 74% |