Memphis in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Memphis in december 2026
The weather in Memphis in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
bad weather 9.9cm
Weather at 6am
43°F
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
24%
20%
8%
Weather at 12pm
50°F
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
25%
22%
7%
Weather at 6pm
49°F
Clear/Sunny
45% of time
21%
19%
6%
Weather at 3am
45°F
41%
21%
13%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Memphis in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Memphis in december.
The climate of Memphis in december is bad
In december in Memphis, the climate is relatively dry (with 3.3in of rainfall over 4 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in november there is an average of 2.4in of precipitation over 4 days.
The climate is fairly cold around this city this month, but it is endurable when dressing cosy. The thermometer averaged maximum of 54°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 43°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Memphis is 49°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Memphis in the month of december with a maximum record of 79°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 16°F in 2010. You need to prepare to have about 7 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 23% of the month.
Day length in Memphis in december is 09:49. The sun rises at 07:01 and sets at 16:50.
December: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in december, there are destinations with better weather than Memphis:
In december, Miami (Florida) has perfect weather.
Furthermore, Hawaii (Honolulu), Houston, Myrtle Beach, Phoenix (Arizona), Carolina Beach and Dauphin Island (Alabama) have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Atlanta, Dallas, Austin and Big Bend National Park (Texas) have a tolerable climate, but better than Memphis.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Memphis in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 79°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 16°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (14%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.9in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 9.9cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 84% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.21km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:01 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:50 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:49 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Memphis in december 2025:
29°F to 38°F
31°F to 36°F
27°F to 41°F
34°F to 38°F
31°F to 41°F
32°F to 41°F
43°F to 50°F
38°F to 43°F
29°F to 50°F
40°F to 59°F
32°F to 54°F
38°F to 59°F
34°F to 45°F
23°F to 36°F
18°F to 41°F
29°F to 52°F
41°F to 49°F
52°F to 58°F
34°F to 47°F
36°F to 61°F
41°F to 56°F
40°F to 56°F
59°F to 67°F
61°F to 67°F
63°F to 65°F
63°F to 67°F
61°F to 68°F
65°F to 68°F
31°F to 47°F
25°F to 40°F
29°F to 54°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in december
Cities near Memphis:
| Arkansas in december | very bad weather |
| Nashville in december | very bad weather |
| Mississippi in december | tolerable weather |
| Missouri in december | very bad weather |
| St. Louis (Missouri) in december | very bad weather |
| Lake Martin (Alabama) in december | tolerable weather |
| Louisiana in december | tolerable weather |
| Louisville (Kentucky) in december | very bad weather |
| Mobile (Alabama) in december | good weather |
| Biloxi in december | good weather |
| Atlanta in december | tolerable weather |
| Dauphin Island (Alabama) in december | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
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Weather data for Memphis in december:
Weather data for Memphis for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Memphis. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Memphis can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Memphis.