Memphis Weather Forecast
Memphis weather: 78°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Memphis?
No - rain is unlikely in Memphis today.
A 13% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Over the next 7 days, about 1,4 in of precipitation is forecast.
The next 7 days carry about 3.5 times a normal week's rain for August (1,4 in against 0,4 in).
16-day forecast for Memphis
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 95° / 75° | 13% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 97° / 72° | 11% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 104° / 72° | 12% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ⛈️ Violent showers | 80° / 69° | 18% · 1,1 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 100° / 71° | 32% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 98° / 72° | 33% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 96° / 72° | 33% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 98° / 76° | 13% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 98° / 73° | 7% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 101° / 79° | 9% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 99° / 82° | 12% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 103° / 82° | 20% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 104° / 82° | 14% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 108° / 84° | 6% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 109° / 85° | 28% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 32% | -- | — |
What this means for Memphis
Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 95°F is 5.8°F above the 89°F typical for this month.
A 13% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 77°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 78°F (26°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 87% 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 12:30 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 21, 2026 at 12:30 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
