Weather in Memphis in December
In an average December, Memphis sees a daily high around 53°F and a low around 37°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 53°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 39°F to 66°F |
| Average low | 37°F |
| Typical low range | 24°F to 52°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
78°F
1982-12-02
Lowest
9°F
1989-12-22
Low
Highest
69°F
1982-12-02
Lowest
-4°F
1989-12-22
Feels-like
Highest
78°F
1982-12-02
Lowest
-24°F
1989-12-22
Humidity
Highest
15.9 g/m³
1982-12-02
Lowest
0.8 g/m³
1989-12-22
Wind
Highest
26 mph
1987-12-15
Lowest
4 mph
2005-12-21
Gust
Highest
63 mph
2009-12-24
Lowest
7 mph
1994-12-28
Precip
Wettest
14.87 in
1982
Driest
1.22 in
1980
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