January weather forecast
Memphis, TN

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Weather in January

January in Memphis, Tennessee is the coldest month of the year. Counterbalanced by 5.2 hours of sunshine daily assures some relief from the cold temperatures. Relative humidity averages at 75%, accompanied by gentle breezes. The mild winters have scant snowfall, with January boasting a minimal amount of 0.16" (4mm). Overall, the start of the year has reasonably mild weather conditions, despite January being the coldest month.

Temperature

With average high and low temperatures of 46.8°F (8.2°C) and 34°F (1.1°C) respectively, January is Memphis's coldest month.

Humidity

In Memphis, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

Rainfall

In Memphis, in January, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 116.7 rainfall days, and 12.4" (315mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Memphis are January through March, November and December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.3 days and accumulates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Memphis, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 7min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in January leads to these recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Memphis's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 46.8°F (8.2°C) and a low of 34°F (1.1°C).

What are January temperatures?

Memphis in January has an average high-temperature of 46.8°F (8.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 34°F (1.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Memphis, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, in Memphis, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout January, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Memphis?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.3 days and accumulates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Memphis, in January, during 1.3 snowfall days, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Memphis?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Memphis have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Memphis, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Memphis, TN

Average temperature in January - Memphis, TN
  • Average high temperature in January: 46.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 34°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34°F).

Average pressure in January
Memphis, TN

Average pressure in January - Memphis, TN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Memphis, TN

Average wind speed in January - Memphis, TN
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Memphis, TN

Average humidity in January - Memphis, TN
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in January
Memphis, TN

Average rainfall in January - Memphis, TN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").

Average rainfall days in January
Memphis, TN

Average rainfall days in January - Memphis, TN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Memphis, TN

Average snowfall in January - Memphis, TN
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Memphis, TN

Average snowfall days in January - Memphis, TN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Memphis, TN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Memphis, TN
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Memphis, TN

Average sunshine days in January - Memphis, TN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Memphis, TN

Average UV index in January - Memphis, TN
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Memphis, TN

Average cloud cover in January - Memphis, TN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in January
Memphis, TN

Average visibility in January - Memphis, TN
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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