Memphis, Tennessee – From record-breaking summer heat to sharp winter cold snaps, 2025 delivered a year of weather extremes across the Mid-South, with temperatures finishing above normal at nearly every major reporting site.
According to National Weather Service climate summaries, Memphis, Jackson, Tupelo, and Jonesboro all recorded annual average temperatures at least 0.4 to 2.2 degrees above their long-term normals. Summer heat stood out most clearly, with each location logging between 76 and 79 days above 90 degrees. Memphis and Jonesboro both reached highs of 101 degrees, while Jackson endured more than three additional weeks of 90-degree heat compared to average.
Precipitation totals varied by location but generally hovered near normal. Tupelo finished with just under 57 inches of rain, while Jonesboro ended almost exactly on its historical average. Jackson stood out as slightly drier than normal despite frequent storms, while Memphis saw above-average snowfall for its climate, including a January winter storm that produced a 5-inch snow depth.
Severe weather also left its mark. Jonesboro recorded a historic 100 mph wind gust in April, while Memphis and Jackson both experienced damaging spring wind events exceeding 60 mph. Winter cold was brief but intense, with all four sites dropping to 8 degrees or colder during Arctic outbreaks.
Overall, 2025 reflected a familiar Mid-South pattern: longer, hotter summers, active storm seasons, and short-lived but impactful winter extremes. Forecasters note these trends continue to shape planning for energy use, agriculture, and severe weather preparedness moving forward.
