Winston-Salem, NC weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Winston-Salem weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Winston-Salem.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Winston-Salem
What is the weather usually like in Winston-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 Winston-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 Winston-Salem.
Winston-Salem weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Winston-Salem through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 1 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 | 7:56 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 Winston-Salem?
Winston-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 Winston-Salem is April–May and September–October. At 984 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Winston-Salem
What is the hottest month in Winston-Salem?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Winston-Salem?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Winston-Salem?
About 43.2 inches (1,097 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Winston-Salem?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Winston-Salem?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Winston-Salem have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Winston-Salem in November?
Highs average 60°F and lows 39°F, with about 3.1 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Winston-Salem?
Around 6:56 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:14 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Winston-Salem weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Winston-Salem.
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