Weather in Memphis, Tennessee, United States in August
In an average August, Memphis sees a daily high around 93°F and a low around 72°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 93°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 86°F to 101°F |
| Average low | 72°F |
| Typical low range | 65°F to 78°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
111°F
2011-08-03
Lowest
77°F
1989-08-07
Low
Highest
84°F
2011-08-04
Lowest
51°F
1986-08-29
Feels-like
Highest
150°F
2011-08-03
Lowest
77°F
1989-08-07
Humidity
Highest
24.1 g/m³
2019-08-13
Lowest
7.0 g/m³
1986-08-29
Wind
Highest
39 mph
2005-08-30
Lowest
3 mph
2007-08-03
Precip
Wettest
8.04 in
2017
Driest
0.73 in
2000
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