Memphis in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Memphis in january 2026
The weather in Memphis in january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 22.6cm
Weather at 6am
38°F
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
22%
20%
7%
Weather at 12pm
45°F
Clear/Sunny
43% of time
22%
22%
8%
Weather at 6pm
43°F
Clear/Sunny
44% of time
23%
18%
8%
Weather at 3am
40°F
39%
20%
15%
11%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Memphis in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Memphis in january.
The climate of Memphis in january is very bad
In january in Memphis, the climate is rather dry (with 2.1in of precipitation over 4 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 3.5in of precipitation over 5 days.
The climate is rather cold around this city january. Plan a sweater! The high seasonal norm is 49°F. The minimum is 38°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Memphis is 43°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Memphis in the month of january with a maximum record of 72°F in 2013 and a minimum record of 9°F in 2018. You need to prepare to have about 13 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 42% of the month.
On average, in Memphis, the days of january last 10:04. The sun rises at 07:08 and sets at 17:12.
January: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in january, there are destinations with better weather than Memphis:
In january, Hawaii (Honolulu) and Miami (Florida) have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Houston, Phoenix (Arizona), Dauphin Island (Alabama), Gulf Shores (Alabama), McAllen and Port Aransas have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Dallas, Austin, Myrtle Beach and Carolina Beach have a tolerable climate, but better than Memphis.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Memphis in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 72°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 9°F (2018) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 13 day(s) (42%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.9in (2015) | ||||
| Snowfall | 22.6cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 82% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.1km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 44% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:08 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:12 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:04 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Memphis in january 2025:
38°F to 43°F
32°F to 45°F
40°F to 50°F
31°F to 45°F
40°F to 56°F
29°F to 40°F
27°F to 36°F
25°F to 32°F
25°F to 38°F
32°F to 34°F
29°F to 32°F
31°F to 36°F
34°F to 40°F
25°F to 49°F
31°F to 36°F
31°F to 36°F
31°F to 54°F
41°F to 50°F
27°F to 36°F
16°F to 27°F
23°F to 29°F
16°F to 40°F
25°F to 43°F
23°F to 38°F
29°F to 49°F
36°F to 40°F
29°F to 45°F
34°F to 58°F
40°F to 58°F
52°F to 65°F
54°F to 63°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in january
Cities near Memphis:
| Arkansas in january | very bad weather |
| Nashville in january | very bad weather |
| Mississippi in january | very bad weather |
| Missouri in january | very bad weather |
| St. Louis (Missouri) in january | very bad weather |
| Lake Martin (Alabama) in january | very bad weather |
| Louisiana in january | tolerable weather |
| Louisville (Kentucky) in january | very bad weather |
| Mobile (Alabama) in january | tolerable weather |
| Biloxi in january | tolerable weather |
| Atlanta in january | very bad weather |
| Dauphin Island (Alabama) in january | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Memphis
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Weather data for Memphis in january:
Weather data for Memphis for january 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.