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Memphis, TN Weather on July 13

Memphis hits 108°F on July 13, 1980 in scorching record

Memphis experienced extreme heat on July 13, 1980, when the mercury soared to 108°F, shattering the historical record for this date by 16 degrees. Over the 55 years of documented data for this July day, the city's typical high of 92°F pales in comparison to that infamous summer peak, which ranks among the most intense heat events in the city's weather history. The record low of 63°F set in 1975 demonstrates the full range of temperature swings possible on this date.

By Weather On This Day|
Avg High
92°F
Avg Low
73°F
Record High
108°F
1980
Record Low
63°F
1975
Memphis, TN on July 13 — Temperature History60°F80°F100°F120°F19801990200020102020HighLow

What to Expect on July 13

Planning for July 13th in Memphis, TN? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the warmest July 13 ever in Memphis?

The warmest July 13 in Memphis, TN reached 108°F in 1980. That is 16°F above the long-term average high of 92°F.

What was the coldest July 13 ever in Memphis?

The coldest July 13 in Memphis, TN dropped to 63°F in 1975. That is 10°F below the long-term average low of 73°F.

What is the average temperature on July 13 in Memphis?

On July 13, Memphis averages a high of 92°F and a low of 73°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from MEMPHIS WFO.

How many years of weather data are available for July 13 in Memphis?

We have 55 years of weather records for July 13 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.

July 13 Weather History in Memphis

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202592°F76°F0"--
202494°F71°F0"--
202390°F75°F0"--
202299°F73°F0"--
202185°F71°F0.23"--
202092°F71°F0.03"--
201991°F73°F0"--
201893°F73°F0"--
201793°F75°F0.89"--
201693°F75°F0"--
201594°F75°F0"--
201493°F72°F0"--
201387°F65°F0"--
201280°F72°F0.81"--
2011101°F75°F0"--
201091°F70°F6.53"--
200993°F74°F0.64"--
200896°F74°F0"--
200789°F70°F0.53"--
200696°F77°F0"--
200588°F71°F0"--
200492°F75°F0"--
200390°F73°F0"--
200288°F70°F0.91"--
200186°F71°F0.03"--
200096°F69°F0"--
199982°F64°F0"--
199883°F73°F0.79"--
199793°F76°F0.79"--
199689°F69°F0"--
199595°F74°F0"--
199485°F72°F0.53"--
199396°F71°F0"--
199294°F73°F0"--
199197°F72°F0.64"--
199080°F67°F1.42"--
198990°F71°F2.62"--
198885°F72°F3.94"--
198790°F74°F0"--
198695°F80°F0"--
198596°F81°F0"--
198493°F74°F0"--
198393°F76°F0"--
198291°F73°F0"--
198195°F79°F0"--
1980108°F83°F0"--
197992°F78°F0"--
197896°F77°F0"--
197797°F78°F0"--
197695°F75°F0.18"--
197581°F63°F0.18"--
197494°F76°F0"--
197393°F70°F0"--
197286°F69°F0"--
197198°F78°F0"--

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

How Has July 13 Changed?

The last decade has been 2.8°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°
💧 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°
💧 12.5"
Jun
89°/ 68°
💧 13.0"
Jul
91°/ 72°
💧 12.7"
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"

Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.

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