Weather in Memphis in January
In an average January, Memphis sees a daily high around 49°F and a low around 33°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 49°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 34°F to 64°F |
| Average low | 33°F |
| Typical low range | 18°F to 47°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
75°F
2002-01-31
Lowest
14°F
2024-01-15
Low
Highest
67°F
2017-01-12
Lowest
-9°F
1985-01-21
Feels-like
Highest
75°F
2002-01-31
Lowest
-30°F
1985-01-20
Humidity
Highest
15.5 g/m³
2002-01-30
Lowest
0.9 g/m³
1982-01-11
Wind
Highest
25 mph
1999-01-02
Lowest
4 mph
2024-01-03
Gust
Highest
76 mph
2020-01-11
Lowest
8 mph
2024-01-03
Precip
Wettest
9.06 in
1999
Driest
0.82 in
1986
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