Climate Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 61°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Memphis, TX Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 61°F
- Avg annual temp
- 88/100
- Comfort score
- 22.3"
- Annual precip
- 216d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Memphis
Memphis, Texas averages 61°F a year and scores 88/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 92% of U.S. cities.
- 61°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 88/100
- comfort score, milder than 92% of U.S. cities
- 22.3"
- yearly precipitation total
- 216 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
61°F (16°C)
Avg High
75°F
Avg Low
47°F
Annual Precip
22.3"
Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
61°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
22.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Memphis) 88.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Memphis area.
How Memphis compares to every U.S. city
Memphis's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
88 Top 8% higher than 92% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Memphis
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Memphis captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8" | 25.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8" | 18.8 | 0.1 |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4" | 8.9 | 0.6 |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 2.0" | 1.8 | 3.5 |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 9.8 |
| June | 92°F (33°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 2.9" | 0.0 | 20.0 |
| July | 96°F (36°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 2.4" | 0.0 | 26.5 |
| August | 95°F (35°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 2.5" | 0.0 | 24.5 |
| September | 87°F (30°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4" | 0.0 | 13.0 |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8" | 1.2 | 3.2 |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 1.0" | 10.8 | 0.1 |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8" | 22.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.8"
2.5 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
3.1 days with precipitation
March 1.4"
3.8 days with precipitation
April 2.0"
4.6 days with precipitation
May 3.5"
6.6 days with precipitation
June 2.9"
6.0 days with precipitation
July 2.4"
4.4 days with precipitation
August 2.5"
5.2 days with precipitation
September 2.4"
4.4 days with precipitation
October 1.8"
4.5 days with precipitation
November 1.0"
2.9 days with precipitation
December 0.8"
2.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 3
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
216 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,499
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,060
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Memphis's climate means for you
Memphis runs 61°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 216 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,499 heating and 2,060 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Memphis, TX
Memphis, Texas runs an annual average of 61°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 75°F to a mean daily low of 47°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00415821, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Memphis sees about 22.3 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 216 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 1 and the first fall freeze near November 3. On the energy side, 3,499 heating degree days and 2,060 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Memphis scores 88/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Memphis, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Memphis, Texas is 61°F. The warmest month averages 96°F (36°C) and the coldest averages 25°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Memphis get? ▼
Memphis receives 22.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Memphis? ▼
Memphis has a climate comfort score of 88/100 (Excellent), milder than 92% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Memphis? ▼
Memphis has approximately 216 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 1 and the first fall freeze around November 3.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Memphis? ▼
Memphis has 3,499 heating degree days and 2,060 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Memphis climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00415821 near Memphis.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00415821. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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