A heat wave is ongoing in Memphis, with daily temperatures remaining above normal for more than a month, according to a recent temperature graph for 2026. The graph shows a dark gray stripe indicating the normal daily high and low temperatures, which began to slope downward around mid-August. Despite this, observed temperatures continued to trend upward.
Memphis has not recorded a below-normal daily high temperature since mid-August, highlighting the severity of the heat wave. The Climate website offers additional graphs for nearby cities such as Jonesboro, Jackson, and Tupelo, providing context for the current conditions. Visitors are encouraged to explore the site for more data, including historical comparisons like the year 1980.
