Memphis weather in December
December in Memphis: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Memphis · #331 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 68/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Memphis climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 13°C / 56°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 5°C / 40°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Rainfall | 129 mm / 5.1 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.9 cm / 0.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 31 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Memphis in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Memphis?
- December in Memphis: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Memphis on SeasonMap's comfort score (68/100).
- What is the weather like in Memphis in December?
- In December, Memphis averages a daily high of 13.4°C and a low of 4.7°C, with about 128.9 mm of rain over roughly 10.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Memphis in December?
- Memphis has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in December.