West Salem, NC
Unincorporated community in Forsyth County, North Carolina
West Salem is a small unincorporated community in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It is 1.4 miles N of Winston-Salem, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27110.
West Salem at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Forsyth County
- ZIP code
- 27110
- Nearest town
- Winston-Salem (1.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.0831, -80.2522
Weather in West Salem now
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West Salem weather by the hour
West Salem weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Salem.
This week in West Salem
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Salem
What is the weather usually like in West Salem?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 43.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,097 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Salem: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WINSTON SALEM RYNLDS AP, NC US (USW00093807), adjusted for the elevation of West Salem.
West Salem weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Salem through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 7:06 AM | 6:03 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:30 AM | 7:29 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:46 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:13 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 6:02 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 6:14 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:38 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 7:02 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:46 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:56 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:23 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in West Salem?
West Salem has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 31°F (-1°C).
It gets about 43.2 inches (1,097 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February.
The best time to visit West Salem is April–May and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near West Salem
The closest live webcam is Ridgeway: US-220 - SR-687, 41.0 miles NE of West Salem.
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Questions about West Salem
Where is West Salem, NC?
West Salem is an unincorporated community in Forsyth County, North Carolina, 1.4 miles N of Winston-Salem.
What county is West Salem in?
West Salem is in Forsyth County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of West Salem, NC?
The ZIP code for West Salem is 27110.
What is the nearest town to West Salem?
Winston-Salem, 1.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Salem?
Yes. The closest is Ridgeway: US-220 - SR-687, 41.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Salem?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in West Salem?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in West Salem?
About 43.2 inches (1,097 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in West Salem?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit West Salem?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Salem have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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