What is the highest temperature ever recorded in Memphis, TN?

The record high temperature in Memphis, TN is 108°F, recorded on July 13, 1980.

What is the lowest temperature ever recorded in Memphis, TN?

The record low temperature in Memphis, TN is -6°F, recorded on December 23, 1989.

Historical Weather in Memphis, TN

Name: Memphis, TN Temperature Records
Creator: NOAA

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Monthly Climate Averages

Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Memphis, TN, based on 55+ years of weather data.

Warmest MonthAugustAvg High: 91°F / Low: 70°F

Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 50°F / Low: 30°F

Jan

50°/ 30°

💧 10.9"

❄️ 1.3"

Feb

54°/ 33°

💧 12.6"

❄️ 1.6"

Mar

64°/ 41°

💧 13.6"

❄️ 2.9"

Apr

73°/ 50°

💧 15.1"

May

81°/ 60°

💧 12.6"

Jun

89°/ 68°

💧 12.8"

Jul

91°/ 71°

💧 12.6"

Aug

91°/ 70°

💧 11.2"

Sep

86°/ 63°

💧 13.4"

Oct

75°/ 50°

💧 14.6"

Nov

63°/ 40°

💧 12.8"

❄️ 0.3"

Dec

53°/ 33°

💧 13.5"

❄️ 0.7"

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Memphis, TN Temperature Range by Month

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

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Memphis, TN Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

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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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Memphis Temperature Records

Record High: The hottest temperature ever recorded in Memphis, TN is 108°F, set on July 13, 1980.
Record Low: The coldest temperature ever recorded in Memphis, TN is -6°F, set on December 23, 1989.
Data Coverage: Based on 40 years of data from NOAA weather station: MEMPHIS WFO.

All-Time Record High

108°F

July 13, 1980

All-Time Record Low

-6°F

December 23, 1989

Monthly Temperature Records in Memphis

Month	Record High	Record Low
January	79°F(2002)	-4°F(1985)
February	81°F(2000)	-5°F(2021)
March	89°F(2007)	9°F(2015)
April	94°F(2006)	25°F(2007)
May	99°F(1977)	33°F(2013)
June	103°F(2012)	45°F(2000)
July	108°F(1980)	55°F(2004)
August	107°F(2000)	46°F(2004)
September	102°F(2000)	37°F(2001)
October	100°F(2019)	26°F(2000)
November	90°F(2016)	14°F(2019)
December	82°F(2015)	-6°F(1989)