Memphis, TN weather in February
In February, Memphis sees highs around 56°F and lows around 37°F: cool, with some rain. Rain or snow falls on about 10 days. Snowfall averages about 0.7 in.
- Normal high
- 56°F
- Normal low
- 37°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 4.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.7 in
- normal snowfall
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 53°F | 59°F |
| Normal low | 34°F | 40°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 35% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:59 am / 5:28 pm | 6:30 am / 5:54 pm |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 11.4 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 February day
- 6 am41°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 am44°Fdew point 34°F
- Noon50°Fdew point 34°F
- 3 pm53°Fdew point 34°F
- 6 pm49°Fdew point 34°F
- 9 pm46°Fdew point 35°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Memphis Intl Airport (7 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 27% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 62%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F7 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below10 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 4.5 in; a dry February brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 5.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.7 in.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 65°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 45°F
- Wettest February2018: 13.4 in
- Driest February2017: 1.4 in
- Highest reading79°F (February 20, 2017)
- Lowest reading4°F (February 4, 1996)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
February compared with January and March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 51°F | 56°F | 64°F |
| Normal low | 33°F | 37°F | 44°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 4 | 7 | 13 |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | 10.9 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +5°F from January and +8°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Jackson, MS197 mi · high 62°F · 10 wet days
- Drier: Branson, MO205 mi · high 53°F · 6 wet days
- Cooler: Springfield, MO231 mi · high 50°F · 8 wet days
How Memphis ranks in February
- Normal high174th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 7 in Tennessee
- Wet days264th driest of 378
- Comfortable days152nd most of 340
What to pack for Memphis in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 37°F, highs near 56°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
Heating and cooling
February has 532 heating degree days and 3 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Memphis in February?
The normal high is 56°F and the normal low is 37°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 4°F (most recently on February 4, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Memphis in February?
About 10 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.6 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (13.4 in); the driest was in 2017 (1.4 in).
Does it snow in Memphis in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 0.7 in.
Is February a good time to visit Memphis?
February ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Memphis (51 out of 100). It has about 7 comfortable days. 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.