Memphis, TN weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Memphis now

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Memphis weather by the hour

Memphis weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Memphis.

This week in Memphis

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Memphis

What is the weather usually like in Memphis?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

28°45°63°80°97°51°33°Jan55°36°Feb64°44°Mar73°53°Apr81°62°May89°70°Jun92°73°Jul91°72°Aug86°66°Sep75°54°Oct62°43°Nov53°36°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.1"Jan4.6"Feb5.7"Mar5.9"Apr5.3"May4.0"Jun4.8"Jul3.4"Aug3.0"Sep4.0"Oct4.7"Nov5.5"Dec

Best time to visit Memphis: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MEMPHIS INTL AP, TN US (USW00013893), adjusted for the elevation of Memphis.

Memphis weather month by month

January
51° 33°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.9 in of snow
February
55° 36°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
March
64° 44°F
5.7 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
April
73° 53°F
5.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
81° 62°F
5.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
89° 70°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
92° 73°F
4.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
91° 72°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
86° 66°F
3.0 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
75° 54°F
4.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
62° 43°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
53° 36°F
5.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Memphis through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:06 AM5:12 PM10 h 6 min
February6:44 AM5:43 PM10 h 59 min
March7:08 AM7:08 PM11 h 59 min
April6:25 AM7:33 PM13 h 7 min
May5:54 AM7:58 PM14 h 3 min
June5:43 AM8:17 PM14 h 33 min
July5:55 AM8:16 PM14 h 20 min
August6:18 AM7:49 PM13 h 31 min
September6:41 AM7:08 PM12 h 26 min
October7:04 AM6:26 PM11 h 21 min
November6:33 AM4:55 PM10 h 22 min
December6:59 AM4:50 PM9 h 51 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Memphis?

Memphis has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 33°F (1°C).

It gets about 54.9 inches (1,396 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Memphis is April–May and September–October. At 338 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

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Questions about the weather in Memphis

What is the hottest month in Memphis?

July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Memphis?

January, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).

How much does it rain in Memphis?

About 54.9 inches (1,396 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in Memphis?

Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Memphis?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Memphis have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

What is the weather like in Memphis in November?

Highs average 62°F and lows 43°F, with about 4.7 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Memphis?

Around 6:33 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:55 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Memphis weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Memphis.

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