Memphis, TN All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Memphis, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 107.9°F (42°C) | July 13, 1980 |
| Record Low | -4°F (-20°C) | January 20, 1985 and December 22, 1989 |
| Lowest High | 8°F (-13°C) | December 22, 1989 |
| Highest Low | 84°F (29°C) | July 7, 1980 and July 10, 1980 and July 16, 1980 |
| Highest Mean | 95.4°F (35°C) | July 13, 1980 |
| Lowest Mean | 2°F (-17°C) | December 22, 1989 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 5.88" (149.4 mm) | November 28, 2001 |
| Max in One Month | 17.12" (434.9 mm) | April 1991 |
| Least in One Month | 0.06" (1.5 mm) | October 1971 |
| Max in One Year | 76.20" (1935.5 mm) | 1996 |
| Least in One Year | 34.82" (884.5 mm) | 2007 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 8.1" (20.6 cm) | January 3, 1985 |
| Max in One Month | 12.4" (31.5 cm) | January 1985 |
| Max in One Season | 20.7" (52.6 cm) | 1984-85 |
| Max in One Year | 20.7" (52.6 cm) | 1985 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.6" (1.5 cm) | November 7, 1991 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.6" (1.5 cm) | November 7, 1991 |
| Latest Snow | 0.4" (1.0 cm) | March 30, 1987 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.4" (1.0 cm) | March 30, 1987 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at MEMPHIS INTL AP (8 mi from Memphis, TN). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Memphis, TN?
The all-time record high in Memphis, TN is 107.9°F (42°C), set on July 13, 1980.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Memphis, TN?
The all-time record low in Memphis, TN is -4°F (-20°C), set on January 20, 1985 and December 22, 1989.
What is the most rain Memphis, TN has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Memphis, TN is 5.88 inches, on November 28, 2001.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Memphis, TN?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Memphis, TN is 8.1 inches, on January 3, 1985.
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