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Memphis, TN Weather on October 10

Memphis hit 90°F on October 10, 1980—record heat for fall

October 10 in Memphis typically brings mild autumn conditions with highs around 76°F and lows near 56°F. The most extreme temperature on record for this date occurred in 1980 when the city reached 90°F, a reminder that unseasonable heat can strike even in fall. The coldest reading came in 2000 when temperatures dropped to 36°F, creating a 54-degree spread across the city's 55-year observation period.

By Weather On This Day|
Avg High
77°F
Avg Low
54°F
Record High
93°F
2017
Record Low
32°F
2000
Memphis, TN on October 10 — Temperature History20°F40°F60°F80°F100°F19801990200020102020HighLow

What to Expect on October 10

Planning for October 10th in Memphis, TN? Great weather for outdoor activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the warmest October 10 ever in Memphis?

The warmest October 10 in Memphis, TN reached 93°F in 2017. That is 16°F above the long-term average high of 77°F.

What was the coldest October 10 ever in Memphis?

The coldest October 10 in Memphis, TN dropped to 32°F in 2000. That is 22°F below the long-term average low of 54°F.

What is the average temperature on October 10 in Memphis?

On October 10, Memphis averages a high of 77°F and a low of 54°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from MEMPHIS WFO.

How many years of weather data are available for October 10 in Memphis?

We have 55 years of weather records for October 10 in Memphis, TN, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.

October 10 Weather History in Memphis

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202574°F52°F0"--
202479°F50°F0"--
202382°F53°F0"--
202275°F42°F0"--
202187°F65°F0"--
202070°F66°F0.64"--
201982°F54°F0"--
201888°F68°F0.1"--
201793°F69°F1.89"--
201678°F52°F0"--
201584°F54°F0.09"--
201487°F66°F0"--
201379°F56°F0"--
201269°F42°F0"--
201182°F57°F0"--
201089°F50°F0"--
200976°F50°F0.8"--
200877°F49°F0"--
200782°F54°F0"--
200683°F51°F0"--
200564°F50°F0.12"--
200465°F60°F0.28"--
200375°F61°F1.31"--
200265°F60°F5.64"--
200176°F55°F0"--
200058°F32°F0"--
199978°F66°F0.44"--
199871°F44°F0"--
199779°F68°F0.22"--
199670°F42°F0.04"--
199582°F46°F0"--
199470°F48°F0"--
199371°F46°F0"--
199276°F45°F0"--
199178°F47°F0"--
199072°F46°F0.33"--
198974°F46°F0"--
198858°F48°F0"--
198780°F51°F0"--
198679°F61°F0"--
198584°F62°F0"--
198469°F66°F0.78"--
198383°F55°F0"--
198279°F60°F0"--
198172°F63°F0"--
198090°F66°F0"--
197962°F43°F0"--
197878°F53°F0"--
197773°F54°F0"--
197673°F43°F0"--
197588°F61°F0"--
197480°F52°F0"--
197386°F67°F0"--
197280°F48°F0"--
197167°F45°F0"--

Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: MEMPHIS WFO

How Has October 10 Changed?

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

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°
💧 0.4"
❄️ 1.3"
Feb
54°/ 33°
💧 0.5"
❄️ 1.6"
Mar
64°/ 41°
💧 0.5"
❄️ 2.9"
Apr
73°/ 50°
💧 0.6"
May
81°/ 60°
💧 0.5"
Jun
89°/ 68°
💧 0.5"
Jul
91°/ 72°
💧 0.5"
Aug
91°/ 70°
💧 0.4"
Sep
86°/ 63°
💧 0.5"
Oct
75°/ 50°
💧 0.6"
Nov
63°/ 40°
💧 0.5"
❄️ 0.3"
Dec
53°/ 33°
💧 0.5"
❄️ 0.7"

Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.

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