Memphis averages 70.1 days a year above 90°F, with April the wettest month at 5.87 in of normal rain. The hottest day on record was 108°F on Jul 13, 1980; the coldest, −4°F on Jan 20, 1985. The single biggest 24-hour rain event recorded was 5.88 in on Nov 28, 2001.
Climate and Average Weather Year Round in Memphis
Year-round temperature
In Memphis, the warmest months are June through September, with average daily highs between 86°F and 92°F. The coldest stretch runs December through February, with highs between 51°F and 56°F and overnight lows reaching 33°F.
Rainfall through the year
Rainfall in Memphis averages 4.6 in per month over the long run. April is the wettest at 5.9 in, while September is the driest at 3.0 in.
Days at 90 °F or hotter
Memphis averages 70.1 days per year at 90 °F or hotter. The hottest year on record saw 108 such days (2010); the coolest just 39 (2003).
Precipitation this year
As of May 29, Memphis has received 20.1 in of precipitation this year — 20% below the long-term normal for this point in the year (25.2 in).