It usually doesn't snow much in Memphis. The city's temperatures rarely dip low enough to sustain significant snowfall. March 2015 was the last time substantial snowfall was reported in the city. Even then, only three inches fell. Memphis is most likely to see flurries in January. It's the coldest month of the year, with nightly temperatures averaging around 32 degrees Fahrenheit. However, light frost is likelier to form than ice or snow.