Memphis, AL Climate


Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.

Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Weather
Schools
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Reviews
Upgrade to Premium
United States / Alabama / Tuscaloosa Metro Area / Pickens County / Memphis / Zip Codes
The climate in Memphis, AL is mild and humid. Summers can be hot and humid with temperatures in the 90s and high humidity. Winters are usually mild but can occasionally get colder with temperatures dipping into the 40s or below. Spring and fall are warm, with temperatures ranging from the low to mid-60s. Precipitation is abundant throughout the year, with the highest levels occurring during April through October. Storms are common in this area, so it’s important to keep an eye on local weather reports before heading outside.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Memphis is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Alabama.

4.9 Summer - 7.1 Winter
May, October and April are the most pleasant months in Memphis, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateMemphis, AlabamaUnited States
  54.2 in.38.1 in.
  0.2 in.27.8 in.
  99.3 days106.2 days
  219 days205 days
  91.7°85.8°
  32.4°21.7°
  7.27
  5.34.3
  164 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

August is the hottest month for Memphis with an average high temperature of 91.7°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Alabama. In Memphis, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Memphis are October, April and May.
In Memphis, there are 70.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Alabama.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Memphis with an average of 32.4°. This is about average compared to other places in Alabama.
In Memphis, there are 49.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Alabama.
In Memphis, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Alabama.
Humidity in Memphis can be uncomfortable during the summer, but comfortable for most of the year. The most uncomfortably humid months are July, August and June. The humid season runs from June-September and the most comfortable months are October-May.
February is the wettest month in Memphis with 5.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is September with 3.4 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 28% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Winter, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 54.2 inches in Memphis means that it is drier than most places in Alabama.
January is the rainiest month in Memphis with 9.7 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 6.3 rainy days. There are 99.3 rainy days annually in Memphis, which is less rainy than most places in Alabama. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 0.2 inches in Memphis means that it is less snowy than most places in Alabama. January is the snowiest month in Memphis with 0.2 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.
Reviews for Memphis
    See all ()
Write a Review

Start Your Review of Memphis

Jobs
Compare Memphis,
cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Memphis, Alabama to any other city in the US.


Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.