Weather in Memphis, Tennessee, United States in December
In an average December, Memphis sees a daily high around 51°F and a low around 33°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 51°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 38°F to 65°F |
| Average low | 33°F |
| Typical low range | 22°F to 46°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
78°F
1998-12-06
Lowest
5°F
1983-12-24
Low
Highest
69°F
1982-12-03
Lowest
-15°F
1983-12-25
Feels-like
Highest
78°F
1998-12-06
Lowest
-39°F
1983-12-24
Humidity
Highest
17.2 g/m³
1982-12-03
Lowest
0.9 g/m³
1989-12-22
Wind
Highest
34 mph
2009-12-24
Lowest
4 mph
2013-12-27
Precip
Wettest
13.96 in
1982
Driest
1.37 in
2025
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