Memphis, TN weather in August
Expect hot, oppressively humid weather with some rain in Memphis in August, with highs near 92°F and lows near 73°F. Rain falls on about 8 days. It is one of the warmest months in Memphis. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 92°F
- Normal low
- 73°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 3.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 25
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 92°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 74°F | 71°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 28% | 24% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:09 am / 8:03 pm | 6:32 am / 7:28 pm |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | 12.9 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical August day
- 6 am74°Fdew point 69°F
- 9 am82°Fdew point 70°F
- Noon88°Fdew point 69°F
- 3 pm89°Fdew point 68°F
- 6 pm86°Fdew point 68°F
- 9 pm80°Fdew point 69°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Memphis Intl Airport (7 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 28% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 39%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more20 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more25 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow8 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per August, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in August
Normal precipitation is 3.4 in; a dry August brings about 2.1 in and a wet one about 4.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How August varies from year to year
- Warmest August, 1991-20202007: average high 99°F
- Coolest August1992: average high 86°F
- Wettest August2017: 9.3 in
- Driest August2000: 0.8 in
- Highest reading107°F (August 30, 2000)
- Lowest reading56°F (August 14, 2004)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
August compared with July and September
| July | August | September | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 92°F | 92°F | 86°F |
| Normal low | 74°F | 73°F | 66°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Daylight | 14.3 h | 13.4 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by 0°F from July and -6°F into September.
How Memphis ranks in August
- Normal high102nd warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 7 in Tennessee
- Wet days147th driest of 378
- Comfortable days239th most of 341
What to pack for Memphis in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 92°F and about 25 muggy days
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 528 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Memphis in August?
The normal high is 92°F and the normal low is 73°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 107°F (August 30, 2000).
Does it rain a lot in Memphis in August?
About 8 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.4 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2017 (9.3 in); the driest was in 2000 (0.8 in).
Is August a good time to visit Memphis?
August ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Memphis (39 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 20 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Memphis Intl Airport (USW00013893), 7.3 mi SSE of the city center, 254 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: W Memphis (USC00037712), 7.6 mi WSW of the city center, 215 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Memphis International Airport (723340-13893), 7.4 mi SSE of the city center, 251 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.