Memphis, Tennessee Weather
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Memphis weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 4Overcast——87°65°—
- FridayJun 5Overcast——89°64°+2°
- SaturdayJun 6Light Showers10%—86°69°-3°
- SundayJun 7Showers63%—83°71°-3°
- MondayJun 8Showers66%—88°72°+5°
- TuesdayJun 9Heavy Drizzle50%—85°74°-3°
- WednesdayJun 10Light Drizzle25%—88°71°+3°
PM2.5 at 8.5 µg/m³ (AQI 47) with a 0.97 fine-to-coarse ratio and 6 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust. AQI down 15 over the last 6 hours — air quality is improving sharply.
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
Ozone × UV × Sky
Ozone at AQI 33. Overcast through the UV peak window (cloud cover ~100%) — afternoon ozone should stay flat.
- Present
- AQI 33
- UV peak
- 3.3 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- overcast
- Projected peak
- AQI 7
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 8.5 µg/m³ (AQI 47) with a 0.97 fine-to-coarse ratio and 6 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.97
- Wind
- light
- Recent rain
- 0h in last 6h
- Pattern
- stagnant smoke
Trends
Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.
Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
A summer fog for fair, a winter fog for rain.
- Moonrise
- 4:14 AM
- Moonset
- 2:15 PM
- In sign
- ♑︎ Capricorn
Fireflies pulse through the magnolias
Memphis at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 13°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 18 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of June 4, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
SPC Convective Outlook
Storm Prediction Center — Memphis
SPC has placed Memphis in the General Thunderstorms category for severe thunderstorms day after tomorrow.
- TODAYNONENo severe risk
- TOMORROWNONENo severe risk
- DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms possible. Not severe, but capable of producing lightning and brief heavy rain.
Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July brings Memphis its warmest temperatures at around 83°F mean, while January delivers the coldest at roughly 42°F. Rain follows its own calendar, peaking at 5.9 inches in April and dropping to just 3.0 inches in September.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 4.1″ | 6 |
| February | 46° | 4.5″ | 7 |
| March | 54° | 5.7″ | 8 |
| April | 63° | 5.9″ | 7 |
| May | 72° | 5.3″ | 7 |
| June | 80° | 4.0″ | 6 |
| July | 83° | 4.8″ | 6 |
| August | 82° | 3.4″ | 5 |
| September | 76° | 3.0″ | 4 |
| October | 65° | 4.0″ | 5 |
| November | 53° | 4.7″ | 6 |
| December | 45° | 5.5″ | 7 |
Regional context
Memphis falls within the humid subtropical climate region, sharing temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with other nearby cities in this zone.
Similar climates: Nashville, TN, Knoxville, TN, Chattanooga, TN, Clarksville, TN, Murfreesboro, TN.
Naturalist notes
Late April brings the first ruby-throated hummingbirds back to Memphis gardens, their arrival coinciding with the opening of native trumpet honeysuckle blooms.
Redbud trees typically reach peak flowering in early March, painting woodland edges and city parks with their characteristic purple-pink blossoms.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Memphis?
- Memphis typically sees its last spring frost around mid-March, with the first fall frost returning around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Memphis?
- April stands as the wettest month, delivering about 5.9 inches of rain on average, while the city collects roughly 55 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Memphis?
- July typically records the warmest temperatures, averaging about 83°F.
- What is the coldest month in Memphis?
- January typically brings the coldest weather, averaging about 42°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Memphis?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can go in the ground around the last spring frost in mid-March, while warm-season varieties such as tomatoes and peppers should wait 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Memphis get?
- Memphis sees rain on about 74 days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Memphis?
- Memphis's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; the USDA's online lookup tool can provide the current zone designation using the city ZIP code.
Climate
Memphis, Tennessee experiences a humid subtropical climate. Temperatures hover near 42°F in January and climb to an average of 83°F in July, creating a 41°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation totals about 55 inches, falling across roughly 74 rainy days throughout the year.
Geography drives the weather patterns here. The city's latitude at 35.1°N, proximity to large water bodies, and elevation determine growing seasons, frost timing, and daily weather variations.
ZIP codes in Memphis
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