New South Memphis in Summer
In summer (June, July and August), New South Memphis sees average daytime highs around 89°F and overnight lows near 72°F, with 10.9 in of rain over about 30 wet days across the season. It is the warmest season of the year and the driest season of the year.
Over the season highs climb from about 84°F in early June to 88°F by late August. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 39% of the time across summer, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Summer is New South Memphis's 3rd-best season to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see New South Memphis's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 89°F
- warmest season of the year
- Avg overnight low
- 72°F
- Rainfall
- 10.9 in
- 30 wet days
- Avg wind
- 5 mph
- Travel score
- 4.3
- 3rd-best season
- Months
- Jun · Jul · Aug
Temperature in New South Memphis in Summer
Over the season highs climb from about 84°F in early June to 88°F by late August.
A typical summer day in New South Memphis reaches about 89°F and drops to 72°F overnight. The warmest of the three months is July, the coolest June.
How summer really feels in New South Memphis
Once humidity and wind are folded in, summer brings about 80 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F.
The story in summer is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
New South Memphis weather by month
How the three summer months (June, July and August) compare with the rest of the year — the season's months are highlighted.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49° / 33° | 4.1 | 9.6 | 0.8 | 9.9 | 2.2 |
| Feb | 54° / 36° | 4.2 | 9.5 | 0.8 | 10.7 | 3.2 |
| Mar | 63° / 44° | 5.1 | 11.6 | 0.4 | 11.7 | 5.2 |
| Apr | 71° / 53° | 4.9 | 10.4 | 0 | 12.9 | 6.6 |
| May | 80° / 62° | 4.8 | 11.3 | 0 | 13.8 | 6.4 |
| Jun | 87° / 70° | 3.7 | 9.9 | 0 | 14.3 | 4.7 |
| Jul | 90° / 73° | 4.0 | 11.1 | 0 | 14.1 | 3.9 |
| Aug | 89° / 71° | 3.2 | 9.1 | 0 | 13.3 | 4.3 |
| Sep | 84° / 65° | 3.1 | 7.4 | 0 | 12.2 | 6.1 |
| Oct | 73° / 53° | 4.0 | 7.4 | 0 | 11.1 | 7.4 |
| Nov | 61° / 43° | 3.9 | 8.4 | 0.1 | 10.2 | 5.4 |
| Dec | 52° / 36° | 5.1 | 9.6 | 0.3 | 9.7 | 2.8 |
Cloud cover in Summer
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 39% of the time across summer.
Chance of precipitation in Summer
New South Memphis gets around 10.9 in of rain over 30 wet days across summer. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Summer
Most of summer feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Summer
Winds average 5 mph across summer.
Sunrise & sunset in Summer
Daylight runs from about 14 h 12 min in early June to 12 h 48 min by late August. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Summer
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across summer, about 6.2 kWh/m².
Hazard calendar for New South Memphis
In summer, New South Memphis overlaps its atlantic hurricane season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
New South Memphis sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Is summer a good time to visit New South Memphis?
Our two travel scores rate summer for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
summer is a reasonable time to visit New South Memphis for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for New South Memphis in Summer
From summer's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In summer, New South Memphis sees daytime highs around 89°F and nights near 72°F. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 30 days see rain.
UV index in New South Memphis in Summer
Clear-sky midday UV across summer averages around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in New South Memphis peaks around June 20 at about 10 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 11 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 6 | High |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 5 | High |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Moderate |
Air quality in New South Memphis in Summer
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where summer falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in New South Memphis is worst in July — around 19 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.8× the cleanest month (December, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 7 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Good |
| Feb | 9 | Good |
| Mar | 11 | Good |
| Apr | 10 | Good |
| May | 14 | Moderate |
| Jun | 17 | Moderate |
| Jul | 19 | Moderate |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 12 | Good |
| Oct | 8 | Good |
| Nov | 7 | Good |
| Dec | 7 | Good |
Where is New South Memphis?
New South Memphis sits at 35.1°N, 90.1°W, 259 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Memphis, 4.3 mi away.
Topography around New South Memphis
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of New South Memphis.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around New South Memphis has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 161 ft around an average of 262 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 276 ft; within 50 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 679 ft.
The land around New South Memphis is covered by trees (50%) and artificial surfaces (30%) within 2 miles, trees (47%) and artificial surfaces (20%) within 10 miles, and trees (46%) and cropland (41%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for New South Memphis (35.0868°, -90.0568°, elevation 259 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google.