Memphis, TN Weather Forecast and Current Conditions (37501)
Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station
Feels Like 58°F
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Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station
Feels Like 58°F
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Point Forecast at a Glance
Week Ahead Summary
Sharp cooling trend with temperatures dropping from 83°F to 78°F, falling as low as 69°F. Some rain possible with at least 3 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.
Climate Context
This week's forecast shows temperatures running 5°F above the historical average for October. Normal highs for this period are around 75°F with lows around 51°F.
This Date in Weather History
1988 - Late afternoon thunderstorms produced severe weather in southwestern Lower Michigan and northern Indiana. One thunderstorm spawned a tornado north of Nappanee IN which caused half a million dollars damage. Six cities in California reported record high temperatures for the date. The afternoon high of 100 degrees at Red Bluff CA was the latest such reading of record for so late in the autumn season.
More on this and other weather history
Memphis 7 Day Weather Forecast Details
Wednesday Oct 15
Day: Sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Night: Clear, with a low around 60. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Oct 16
Day: Sunny, with a high near 86. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday Oct 17
Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Oct 18
Day: A slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 85, with temperatures falling to around 82 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Night: Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Oct 19
Day: Rain showers before 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Night: Clear, with a low around 50.
Monday Oct 20
Day: Sunny, with a high near 75.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Tuesday Oct 21
Day: A slight chance of rain showers after 7am. Sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sun & Moon Monthly
Sunrise 7:08 AM
Sunset 6:25 PM
Last Light 6:50 PM
Moonset 4:09 PM
Contiguous United States Extremes
Wed's High Temperature
96 at Rio Grande Village, TX
Wed's Low Temperature
17 at 11 Miles West-northwest Of Augusta, MT
Weather Folklore
When geese cackle, it will rain.
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About Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis is a city in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, and its county seat. Situated along the Mississippi River, it had a population of 633,104 at the 2020 census, making it the second-most populous city in Tennessee, the fifth-most populous in the Southeast, and the 28th-most populous in the nation. Memphis is the largest city proper on the Mississippi River and anchors the Memphis metropolitan area that includes parts of Arkansas and Mississippi, the 45th-most populous metropolitan area in the U.S. with 1.34 million residents.
European exploration of the area began with Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto in 1541. Located on the high Chickasaw Bluffs, the site offered natural protection from Mississippi River flooding and became a contested location in the colonial era. Modern Memphis was founded in 1819 by John Overton, James Winchester, and Andrew Jackson. The city thrived due to its river traffic and cotton-based economy, becoming one of the largest cities in the Antebellum South. After the American Civil War, it remained a key hub for the cotton and hardwood industries. Memphis is also notable for its role in the American Civil Rights Movement; Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated there in 1968, and the city is now home to the National Civil Rights Museum, a Smithsonian affiliate.
Memphis is one of the nation's leading commercial centers in transportation and logistics. The largest employer is FedEx, which maintains its global air hub at Memphis International Airport, one of the world's busiest cargo airports. The Port of Memphis also hosts the fifth-busiest inland water port in the U.S. Memphis is also known for its music scene, with Beale Street central to the development of Memphis blues and a broader legacy that includes soul, rock and roll, and hip-hop. Cultural landmarks include Graceland, Sun Studio, the Memphis Pyramid, and Stax Museum of American Soul Music. The city is also famed for its Memphis-style barbecue and hosts the annual World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. It is home to the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA and several colleges and universities, including the University of Memphis, Christian Brothers University, LeMoyne–Owen College, and Rhodes College.
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