Memphis, Alabama has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 52.4 °F (low) to 74.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 53.4 Inches. Memphis is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.7 °F | 54.5 °F | 5.17 in. |
| February | 36.9 °F | 59.1 °F | 5.2 in. |
| March | 43.9 °F | 67.5 °F | 5.14 in. |
| April | 51.7 °F | 75.3 °F | 5.22 in. |
| May | 60.7 °F | 82.4 °F | 3.86 in. |
| June | 68.3 °F | 88.7 °F | 4.33 in. |
| July | 71.2 °F | 91.3 °F | 4.47 in. |
| August | 70.1 °F | 91.2 °F | 4.01 in. |
| September | 64.1 °F | 86.9 °F | 3.52 in. |
| October | 51.6 °F | 77.2 °F | 3.55 in. |
| November | 40.8 °F | 65.1 °F | 4.07 in. |
| December | 36.0 °F | 56.9 °F | 4.82 in. |
| Annual | 52.4 °F | 74.7 °F | 53.36 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |