Weather in Memphis in May
In an average May, Memphis sees a daily high around 80°F and a low around 62°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 80°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 71°F to 87°F |
| Average low | 62°F |
| Typical low range | 53°F to 70°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
94°F
2012-05-29
Lowest
57°F
2013-05-04
Low
Highest
77°F
1989-05-26
Lowest
37°F
2013-05-04
Feels-like
Highest
120°F
1998-05-31
Lowest
30°F
2013-05-04
Humidity
Highest
21.4 g/m³
2024-05-26
Lowest
5.2 g/m³
2023-05-02
Wind
Highest
22 mph
1983-05-01
Lowest
3 mph
2008-05-05
Gust
Highest
51 mph
2013-05-03
Lowest
8 mph
2022-05-12
Precip
Wettest
11.36 in
2009
Driest
0.76 in
2005
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