Memphis · December
Run in the midday.
Cool month: average high 55°F, low 39°F. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
55° / 39°F
Humidity
75%
Rain days
13/mo
Wind
11 mph
What December feels like in Memphis
Sunrise
08:00
Mid-month average
Sunset
17:50
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Memphis in December
The kit for December in Memphis: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
December vs the surrounding months
vs November
-6° avg high
+3 rain days
Memphis in November →
December
55°F avg high
13 rain days
Best: midday
vs January
+5° avg high
+1 rain days
Memphis in January →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Memphis in December?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Memphis in December?+
Average high 55°F, average low 39°F.
How does December compare to surrounding months in Memphis?+
Compared to November (avg high 61°F), December is cooler. Compared to January (avg high 50°F), December is warmer.
Does it rain often in Memphis in December?+
Expect about 13 measurable rain days in December, on average.