Weather in Memphis, Tennessee, United States in May
In an average May, Memphis sees a daily high around 79°F and a low around 60°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 79°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 71°F to 86°F |
| Average low | 60°F |
| Typical low range | 49°F to 69°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
95°F
1998-05-31
Lowest
58°F
2013-05-04
Low
Highest
75°F
1996-05-27
Lowest
35°F
2013-05-04
Feels-like
Highest
126°F
1998-05-31
Lowest
27°F
2013-05-04
Humidity
Highest
21.9 g/m³
1995-05-14
Lowest
6.5 g/m³
1992-05-06
Wind
Highest
33 mph
1983-05-22
Lowest
3 mph
1986-05-29
Precip
Wettest
10.49 in
2003
Driest
0.85 in
2005
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