West Memphis (AR) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in West Memphis can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months,
and cold during the cooler months.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to West Memphis can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 9°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -1°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
West Memphis is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1399 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, May receives heavy rainfall, averaging 188 mm of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, August brings less rainfall, with 71 mm over 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our West Memphis Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in West Memphis. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.1 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in West Memphis.
The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 71%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 63%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s in August to 4 m/s in February, March and April.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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The best time of year to visit West Memphis in the United States of America
During the months of April and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 188 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 71 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 326 hours of sunshine.
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