, with relatively cold winters and hot, muggy summers, during which there are quite frequent thunderstorms.
The city is located in the southern United States, at the 35th parallel, on the banks of the Mississippi River.
of the coldest month (January) is of 5.6 °C (42.1 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 28.2 °C (82.8 °F).
amounts to 1,395 millimeters (54.9 inches) per year. We are in a rainy area due to the collision between the humid air masses coming from the Gulf of Mexico and the colder ones coming from the north.
, from December to February, is quite cold, however, different situations arise. There are mild periods, in which subtropical air masses prevail, and the temperature can even exceed 20 °C (68 °F).
The record is -25 °C (-13 °F), recorded in December 1963. In January 1985, the temperature dropped to -20 °C (-4 °F), while in February 2021 it dropped to -17 °C (1.5 °F).
occurs every year or so, even though you have to wait several years to see a heavy snowfall. On average, 7 centimeters (2.5 inches) of snow fall per year. The most abundant snowfall in one day was 36 cm (14 in), in December 1963.
, from June to August, is hot and muggy, with an often unpleasant combination of temperature and humidity. The sun shines quite often, although cloud coverings can form, which can produce thunderstorms.
Memphis is a particularly hot city. There are long periods with temperatures of 36/37 °C (97/99 °F), sometimes even in September. The record is 41.5 °C (107 °F), recorded in July 1980 and August 2000.
, from March to May and from September to November, the weather is variable. The rains are quite frequent, although there can be rainless periods of a week. However, spring is rainier than autumn. At times, due to particularly heavy rains, the Mississippi can overflow, flooding certain areas of the city.
In March and November, there can be cold air outbreaks, while in April and October they are rare. In May and September, there can be hot periods, with summer-like temperatures.
It is difficult to find a certainly favorable period in Memphis. Summer is the driest season, but it is very hot and muggy. During the rest of the year, severe thunderstorms and heavy rains are possible. In winter, cold spells are possible.
You can therefore choose the months of April and October, with a preference for the second, and also the beginning of November, being a quieter and less rainy period.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
5.6 °C, with a minimum of
0.7 °C and a maximum of
10.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-9 °C. However, it dropped to
-13.9 °C in January 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
21.5 °C. However, it reached
26.1 °C in January 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
105 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
14.5 kph.
February is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of
7.8 °C, with a minimum of
2.6 °C and a maximum of
13.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-6.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-15.6 °C in February 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
23 °C. However, it reached
26.1 °C in February 2008.
Precipitation amounts to
115 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is of
14.8 kph.
March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
12.4 °C, with a minimum of
6.8 °C and a maximum of
17.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-3 °C. However, it dropped to
-9.4 °C in March 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26.5 °C. However, it reached
30 °C in March 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
145 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is of
15.4 kph.
April is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
17.3 °C, with a minimum of
11.7 °C and a maximum of
23 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-2.2 °C in April 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29.5 °C. However, it reached
33.3 °C in April 2006.
Precipitation amounts to
150 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is of
15.1 kph.
May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
22.2 °C, with a minimum of
16.9 °C and a maximum of
27.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9 °C. However, it dropped to
2.3 °C in May 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C. However, it reached
35 °C in May 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
135 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is of
13.3 kph.
June is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
26.6 °C, with a minimum of
21.3 °C and a maximum of
31.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15.5 °C. However, it dropped to
10 °C in June 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35.5 °C. However, it reached
39.4 °C in June 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
100 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is of
11.8 kph.
July, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
28.2 °C, with a minimum of
23.1 °C and a maximum of
33.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19.5 °C. However, it dropped to
16.7 °C in July 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36.5 °C. However, it reached
39.4 °C in July 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
120 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
11 kph.
August is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
27.8 °C, with a minimum of
22.6 °C and a maximum of
33.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
18 °C. However, it dropped to
13.3 °C in August 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37 °C. However, it reached
41.7 °C in August 2000.
Precipitation amounts to
85 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is of
10.5 kph.
September is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
24.4 °C, with a minimum of
18.8 °C and a maximum of
30 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11.5 °C. However, it dropped to
7.7 °C in September 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35.5 °C. However, it reached
39.4 °C in September 2000.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is of
11.4 kph.
October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.1 °C, with a minimum of
12.2 °C and a maximum of
23.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-0.6 °C in October 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C. However, it reached
36.7 °C in October 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
100 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is of
11.6 kph.
November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
11.5 °C, with a minimum of
6.1 °C and a maximum of
17 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-2.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-8.3 °C in November 2019.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26 °C. However, it reached
30.6 °C in November 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
120 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is of
12.7 kph.
December is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of
7.1 °C, with a minimum of
2.3 °C and a maximum of
11.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-6 °C. However, it dropped to
-11.1 °C in December 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22 °C. However, it reached
27 °C in December 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
140 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 50 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
13.7 kph.