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Memphis, Tennessee fall foliage
In a typical year, fall color in the Memphis area peaks around November 4, with the best viewing from roughly November 2 to November 10.
- Typical peak
- November 4
- Best viewing
- Nov 2 – Nov 10
- Color starts
- Around Oct 23
- Leaves mostly down
- Around Nov 17
- Elevation
- 340 ft
2026 foliage season
Typical season
Peak around November 4. Turn on JavaScript to see today’s estimated status and the five-week outlook.
The season at a glance
Bar height shows how good the viewing typically is on each day, from September 1 through November 30. Colors show the stage, from green through peak red to bare.
Open Memphis on the foliage mapIf you arrive too early or too late
Too early? Still mostly green
Nothing nearby turns earlier
None of the destinations we track within 150 miles of Memphis typically peaks much earlier.
Too late? Already past peak
Nothing nearby turns later
None of the destinations we track within 150 miles of Memphis typically peaks much later.
Nearby destinations
Trees you’ll see turning
Common questions
When is peak fall foliage in Memphis?
In a typical year, fall color in the Memphis area peaks around November 4, with the best viewing from roughly November 2 to November 10. Weather can shift the timing by about a week either way.
How long does peak color last in Memphis?
Near-peak color usually holds for about 9 days. Color starts to show around October 23, and most leaves are down by about November 17.
Is Memphis early or late compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Memphis typically peaks about 6 days later than the Tennessee average of Oct 29. It ranks 8 of 8 Tennessee destinations from earliest to latest.
What trees color up around Memphis?
The main fall color in this area comes from red maple, sweetgum, tulip tree, and shagbark hickory. See the leaf guide to identify them.
Estimates come from the Leaves.com model of typical years, based on latitude, elevation, and distance from large bodies of water. They are not live observations. How it works.