Weather in Memphis, Tennessee, United States in January
In an average January, Memphis sees a daily high around 47°F and a low around 29°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 47°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 32°F to 62°F |
| Average low | 29°F |
| Typical low range | 18°F to 43°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
76°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
14°F
1985-01-20
Low
Highest
63°F
2002-01-30
Lowest
-6°F
2024-01-17
Feels-like
Highest
74°F
2013-01-12
Lowest
-27°F
1985-01-20
Humidity
Highest
16.1 g/m³
2002-01-29
Lowest
1.1 g/m³
1982-01-10
Wind
Highest
39 mph
2024-01-12
Lowest
5 mph
2024-01-03
Precip
Wettest
8.10 in
2013
Driest
0.57 in
1986
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