Climate normals · 1970–2000
Winston-Salem Climate
Winston-Salem is a city in United States (NC) with a population of about 241,218. Its average annual temperature is 14.5°C (58°F), with roughly 1124 mm of rain per year.
14.5°C
Avg Temp
1124
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Winston-Salem Climate
Winston-Salem has an average annual temperature of 14.5°C (58°F) and receives about 1124 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
14.5°C
Avg Temp
1124
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3° / 38° | 87 mm |
| February | 5° / 41° | 89 mm |
| March | 10° / 49° | 103 mm |
| April | 14° / 58° | 86 mm |
| May | 19° / 66° | 104 mm |
| June | 23° / 74° | 100 mm |
| July | 25° / 78° | 116 mm |
| August | 24° / 76° | 104 mm |
| September | 21° / 70° | 89 mm |
| October | 15° / 59° | 83 mm |
| November | 10° / 49° | 73 mm |
| December | 5° / 41° | 90 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Winston-Salem
The most comfortable months to visit Winston-Salem are typically September, June and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near -3°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Winston-Salem are typically September, June and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Winston-Salem, United States has an average annual temperature of 14.5°C and about 1124 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Winston-Salem average about 32°C (89°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.