Wells, TN
Unincorporated community in Shelby County, Tennessee
Wells is a small unincorporated community in Shelby County, Tennessee. It is 5.8 miles SW of Memphis, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38122.
Wells at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Shelby County
- ZIP code
- 38122
- Nearest town
- Memphis (5.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 35.1822, -89.9169
Weather in Wells now
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Wells weather by the hour
Wells weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wells.
This week in Wells
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wells
What is the weather usually like in Wells?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 57.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,453 mm
- 2.8 insnowfall per year · 7 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wells: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MEMPHIS WFO, TN US (USC00405956), adjusted for the elevation of Wells.
Wells weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wells through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:33 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 6:59 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Wells?
Wells has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 57.2 inches (1,453 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Wells is April–May and September–October. 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.
Webcams near Wells
The closest live webcam is Southaven › North-west: Stateline Road East - Airways Boulevard, 13.8 miles S of Wells.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Wells.
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- Raleigh1.6 mi N
- Hedgemoor subdivision3.3 mi S
- Binghampton3.7 mi SW
- Aulon4.0 mi SW
- Shelby Farms4.2 mi SE
- Egypt4.2 mi N
- The Village subdivision4.3 mi S
- Rugby5.2 mi W
- Spring Lake5.2 mi NE
- River Oaks subdivision5.5 mi SE
- Buntyn5.5 mi SW
- Lenox5.7 mi SW
- Sylvan Heights5.7 mi W
- Stonewall Place subdivision6.0 mi SW
Questions about Wells
Where is Wells, TN?
Wells is an unincorporated community in Shelby County, Tennessee, 5.8 miles SW of Memphis.
What county is Wells in?
Wells is in Shelby County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of Wells, TN?
The ZIP code for Wells is 38122.
What is the nearest town to Wells?
Memphis, 5.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Wells?
Yes. The closest is Southaven › North-west: Stateline Road East - Airways Boulevard, 13.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Wells?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Wells?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Wells?
About 57.2 inches (1,453 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Wells?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Wells?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wells have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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