Memphis, Alabama has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 11.3 °C (low) to 23.7 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1355.4 Millimeters. 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 | 0.9 °C | 12.5 °C | 131.32 mm |
| February | 2.7 °C | 15.1 °C | 132.08 mm |
| March | 6.6 °C | 19.7 °C | 130.56 mm |
| April | 10.9 °C | 24.1 °C | 132.59 mm |
| May | 15.9 °C | 28 °C | 98.04 mm |
| June | 20.2 °C | 31.5 °C | 109.98 mm |
| July | 21.8 °C | 32.9 °C | 113.54 mm |
| August | 21.2 °C | 32.9 °C | 101.85 mm |
| September | 17.8 °C | 30.5 °C | 89.41 mm |
| October | 10.9 °C | 25.1 °C | 90.17 mm |
| November | 4.9 °C | 18.4 °C | 103.38 mm |
| December | 2.2 °C | 13.8 °C | 122.43 mm |
| Annual | 11.3 °C | 23.7 °C | 1355.35 mm |
| 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 : -9.4°C to -6.7°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |