Zip 38127 (Memphis, TN) Climate


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The climate in 38127 Memphis, TN is typically humid and hot, with temperatures ranging from the high 70s in the winter to the low 90s during the summer. Rainfall tends to be fairly consistent year-round, with occasional thunderstorms and flooding during particularly wet periods. Winters are mild, and snow is rare. The area generally enjoys a long growing season with plenty of sunshine throughout the year. Humidity levels can rise quickly in the spring and summer months, making it feel especially warm for those who are used to cooler temperatures.

Memphis (zip 38127), Tennessee gets 54 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Memphis (zip 38127) averages 3 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 214 sunny days per year in Memphis (zip 38127). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Memphis (zip 38127) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 110 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.


Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 31
Rain: averages 54 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 3 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 38127 zip code is 7.0 (10=best), which means it is one of the least comfortable places in Tennessee.

5 Summer - 6.5 Winter
May, October and April are the most pleasant months in the 38127 zip code, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateMemphis, TennesseeUnited States
  53.5 in.38.1 in.
  3.3 in.27.8 in.
  109.6 days106.2 days
  214 days205 days
  91.3°85.8°
  31.1°21.7°
  77
  4.84.3
  259 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.

July is the hottest month for the 38127 zip code with an average high temperature of 91.3°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Tennessee. In the 38127 zip code, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 38127 zip code are May, October and April.
In the 38127 zip code, there are 60.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Tennessee.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 38127 zip code with an average of 31.1°. This is one of the warmest places in Tennessee.
In the 38127 zip code, there are 50.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Tennessee.
In the 38127 zip code, there are 0.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Tennessee.
Humidity in the 38127 zip code 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.
December is the wettest month in the 38127 zip code with 5.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 2.8 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 29% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 53.5 inches in the 38127 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in Tennessee.
May is the rainiest month in the 38127 zip code with 10.7 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 6.3 rainy days. There are 109.6 rainy days annually in the 38127 zip code, which is less rainy than most places in Tennessee. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 3.3 inches in the 38127 zip code means that it is less snowy than most places in Tennessee. January is the snowiest month in the 38127 zip code with 1.5 inches of snow, and 2 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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