Memphis Weather Forecast
Memphis weather: 73°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Memphis is a city in Tennessee. Memphis is known for Graceland, blues and barbecue. It has a population of about 630.000.
Right now it is 73°F (23°C) in Memphis with clear. It feels like 78°F. Today runs from 71°F to 99°F. Chance of precipitation is 18%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Memphis is August and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 90°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 30°F.
The closest major airport is Nashville International Airport (BNA), about 201 mi away. Nearby highlights include Hot Springs National Park and Gateway Arch National Park.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 99°F is 9.5°F above the 89°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Memphis today at 9.4/10. Gusts to 46 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Memphis
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 22 at 6:03PM CDT until August 22 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Issued by NWS Memphis TN
Weather in Memphis right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:50 PM, Aug 22 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Memphis
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 99° / 71° | 18% · 0,0 in | 26 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 95° / 72° | 11% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 76° | 45% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 101° / 71° | 41% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 102° / 77° | 35% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 98° / 75° | 35% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 96° / 71° | 8% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 99° / 73° | 9% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 99° / 76° | 9% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 100° / 77° | 9% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 98° / 71° | 9% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 102° / 74° | 23% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 98° / 75° | 23% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 95° / 74° | 13% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 71° | 17% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 21% | -- | — |
Climate in Memphis month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45° | 30° | 4,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 57° | 38° | 4,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 68° | 49° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 75° | 58° | 6,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 80° | 64° | 7,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 87° | 71° | 4,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 90° | 75° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 89° | 72° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 85° | 67° | 4,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 76° | 57° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 64° | 48° | 5,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 54° | 39° | 3,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Memphis
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Air quality and pollen in Memphis
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Memphis
Go in August and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Explore Memphis
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Memphis?
Memphis is a city in Tennessee. Its coordinates are 35.1495, -90.049. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Memphis right now?
It is currently 73°F (23°C) with clear. Humidity is 82% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Memphis?
August and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Memphis, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Memphis in?
Memphis observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 6:50 PM.
How many people live in Memphis?
Memphis has a population of approximately 630.000.
What is the nearest airport to Memphis?
The closest airports are Nashville International Airport (BNA), 201 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Memphis?
Popular options include Hot Springs National Park and Gateway Arch National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 22, 2026 at 6:50 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
