Memphis Weather Forecast
Memphis weather: 92°F, mainly 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.
14 dry days, 6 days above 90°F and humidity at 38%. Hot, dry and windy together is what drives fire spread.
Light haze overhead right now. Aerosol readings cannot separate wildfire smoke from dust, so treat this as a haze signal, not a fire confirmation.
Air quality and pollen in Memphis
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Health and safety today
| Skin and UV | No protection needed for most skin types. |
|---|---|
| Pets | Pavement can be 20°C hotter than the air. Walk dogs early or late, never leave animals in cars, and carry water. |
| Older adults | Heat builds up slowly indoors. Check on anyone over 65 living alone and keep rooms ventilated. |
| Children | Small bodies overheat faster than adults. Shade, hats and frequent drinks; skip midday sport. |
| Air quality | Children, older adults and people with asthma should reduce outdoor exertion. |
Active alerts for Memphis
Air Quality Alert issued September 18 at 4:01PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Issued by NWS Memphis TN
Heat Advisory issued September 18 at 12:45PM CDT until September 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Issued by NWS Memphis TN
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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 92°F (33°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 38% and wind is 1 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 12:53 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 September 19, 2026 at 12:53 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
