Memphis
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Memphis month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Memphis are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 22–27°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), January the coldest (average low 1°C), and March the wettest (about 165 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.1 | 1.3 | 123 | 6.5 |
| February | 13.7 | 3.8 | 158 | 6.4 |
| March | 18.2 | 8.1 | 165 | 8.0 |
| April | 22.0 | 11.6 | 149 | 9.1 |
| May | 26.8 | 16.9 | 121 | 10.7 |
| June | 31.0 | 21.2 | 101 | 12.0 |
| July | 32.6 | 23.7 | 100 | 12.4 |
| August | 31.4 | 22.6 | 93 | 10.7 |
| September | 29.5 | 19.8 | 77 | 10.4 |
| October | 23.9 | 13.9 | 88 | 9.0 |
| November | 16.8 | 7.3 | 96 | 7.6 |
| December | 12.6 | 4.0 | 135 | 6.1 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 2007
Holmes, writing in Hudson's Four Centuries of Southern Indians (2007), notes that this site was a third strategic point in the late 18th century through which European powers could control United States encroachment beyond the Appalachians and their interference with Indian matte
- Documented history · 1795
Spain and the United States vied for control of this site, which was a favorite of the Chickasaws." In 1795 the Spanish Governor-General of Louisiana, Francisco Luis Héctor de Carondelet, sent his lieutenant governor, Manuel Gayoso de Lemos, to negotiate and secure consent from t
- Documented history · 1796
In 1796, the site became the westernmost point of the newly admitted state of Tennessee, in what was then called the Southwest United States.
- Documented history · 1797
Captain Isaac Guion led an American force down the Ohio River to claim the land, arriving on July 20, 1797.
- Documented history in 1795
Spanish and United States vied for control of the Chickasaw Bluffs site, resulting in the establishment of Fort San Fernando De Las Barrancas.
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- Government of Memphis, Tennessee - Wikipedia
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- Memphis | Facts, Map, & Points of Interest | Britannica
- Memphis, TN: All You Must Know Before You Go (2026) - Tripadvisor
- List of people from Memphis, Tennessee - Wikipedia
- 82 Famous People from Memphis, Tennessee, United States ...
- Top 20 Famous People Born in Memphis, Tennessee
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- Famous People Born in Memphis | Celebrities & Historical Figures
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- Celebrities Born In Memphis, Tennessee - Famous Birthdays
- Wikidata structured records for Memphis
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01 · OverviewMemphis, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Memphis took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Memphis
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Memphis
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Memphis
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Memphis
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Memphis
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Memphis
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01 · Q&AWhere is Memphis located and what are its coordinates?
Memphis is situated in United States at geographic coordinates 35.1495, -90.0490, with an elevation of 78 meters above sea level.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Memphis?
Memphis has a recorded population of approximately 633,104 and observes the America/Chicago time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Memphis?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Memphis include EN-US, ES-US, HAW, French, with USD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Memphis?
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