Weather in Memphis in August
In an average August, Memphis sees a daily high around 89°F and a low around 72°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 89°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 83°F to 96°F |
| Average low | 72°F |
| Typical low range | 66°F to 78°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
105°F
2011-08-03
Lowest
73°F
2004-08-13
Low
Highest
85°F
2011-08-04
Lowest
53°F
1986-08-29
Feels-like
Highest
145°F
2011-08-03
Lowest
53°F
1986-08-29
Humidity
Highest
24.5 g/m³
1995-08-18
Lowest
8.2 g/m³
1986-08-29
Wind
Highest
26 mph
2005-08-30
Lowest
3 mph
2022-08-27
Gust
Highest
52 mph
2005-08-30
Lowest
7 mph
1995-08-31
Precip
Wettest
7.31 in
2017
Driest
0.20 in
2000
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