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Weather on May 31

Memphis, TN

55 Years of Data

Avg High
85°F
Avg Low
65°F
Warmest
1977
84°F avg
Coldest
1972
63°F avg

About This Date

May 31st in Memphis, TN typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 85°F and lows near 65°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 31st was in 1977 (84°F average), while the coldest was 1972 (63°F) — a 21°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 36% of May 31st dates historically, with the wettest May 31st recording 10.36" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Planning for May 31st in Memphis, TN? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202578°59°69°
202483°65°74°0.13"
202386°59°73°
202290°69°79°
202175°50°63°
202082°59°71°
201983°63°73°
201892°71°81°
201790°64°77°0.15"
201690°69°79°0.2"
201583°67°75°0.89"
201484°68°76°0.56"
201387°69°78°3.05"
201288°61°74°
201194°74°84°
201085°69°77°
200990°62°76°
200892°69°80°
200783°67°75°0.08"
200692°69°80°
200579°63°71°
200488°67°77°5.08"
200388°63°75°0.08"
200285°62°73°
200177°63°70°2.01"
200089°65°77°
199984°68°76°0.2"
199888°67°77°
199781°62°71°4.14"
199682°60°71°
199578°63°70°
199479°67°73°0.56"
199387°66°77°1.32"
199275°52°63°
199184°73°79°
199081°58°69°0.03"
198989°71°80°
198892°67°79°
198790°69°79°
198688°70°79°
198590°77°83°
198477°49°63°
198375°57°66°
198287°69°78°0.69"
198187°71°79°0.08"
198088°73°80°0.03"
197983°69°76°
197891°67°79°
1977warmest96°71°84°
197684°69°77°
197579°65°72°0.61"
197480°69°75°10.36"
197384°59°72°
1972coldest73°53°63°
197186°54°70°
55 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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