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Memphis, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Shelby County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
629,063
Population
2,171/sq mi density
$51,211
Median Income
$32,314 per capita
$157,100
Home Value
$142,870 Zillow
$1,123
Median Rent
32.9% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
1,901
Violent Crime/100K
6,128 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$51,211 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,100 home value, $1,123/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,901 violent crimes/100K (400% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Memphis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Area | 324.0 sq mi (839.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,171/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1090°N, 89.9675°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Shelby County County |
| Nearest Airport | Memphis International (MEM) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0466 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 11.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.26 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.21 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 67 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
Memphis has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 43°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (3.0").