Memphis Weather Forecast
Memphis weather: 73°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Memphis
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 46 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,2 in, 0,7 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
Active alerts for Memphis
Air Quality Alert issued August 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Issued by NWS Memphis TN
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% | -- | — |
What this means for Memphis
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.
A 18% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Gusts to 46 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 77°F.
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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 7:21 AM.
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 7:21 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
