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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

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 high79°F
Typical high range71°F to 86°F
Average low60°F
Typical low range49°F to 69°F
Average daily precipitation0.20 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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