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Weather on March 5

Memphis, TN

55 Years of Data

Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
37°F
Warmest
2026
73°F avg
Coldest
2019
25°F avg

About This Date

March 5th in Memphis, TN typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 60°F and lows near 37°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest March 5th was in 2026 (73°F average), while the coldest was 2019 (25°F) — a 48°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 30% of recorded March 5th dates, with snow falling 2% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 3.7"). The last decade has been 7.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 7.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for March 5th in Memphis, TN? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Warming Trend
0.9°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
2026warmest82°65°73°
202564°46°55°2.03"
202483°60°71°
202364°42°53°
202279°43°61°
202175°35°55°
202061°48°54°
2019coldest31°19°25°
201872°36°54°1.12"
201771°37°54°
201657°37°47°
201555°19°37°5.08"3.7"
201448°18°33°
201364°39°52°
201262°32°47°
201168°56°62°1.75"
201054°24°39°
200963°32°47°
200835°28°32°
200748°26°37°
200661°31°46°
200567°41°54°
200474°57°65°0.41"
200363°34°48°
200239°17°28°
200150°29°39°0.43"
200053°31°42°
199960°27°43°
199857°38°47°2.03"
199776°45°60°0.13"
199663°35°49°0.18"
199555°31°43°1.45"
199473°45°59°
199345°38°41°
199277°55°66°
199148°29°38°
199063°33°48°
198960°35°48°2.13"
198841°35°38°
198772°41°56°
198668°34°51°
198555°37°46°
198456°40°48°1.3"
198366°58°62°5.51"
198243°34°38°
198156°38°47°0.13"
198058°35°46°0.71"
197952°32°42°
197848°20°34°
197756°36°46°
197667°45°56°1.47"
197557°28°43°
197471°55°63°1.45"
197368°46°57°
197250°32°41°
197163°32°47°
56 years of data from MEMPHIS WFO

Memphis, TN Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

20°40°60°80°100°JFMAMJJASOND
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Memphis, TN Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"7.6"15.1"JFMAMJJASOND2.9"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

Memphis, TN Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Best Time to Visit Memphis, TN

Memphis, TN has no months that meet our "pleasant" threshold — every season has tradeoffs.

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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