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Winston-Salem
DetailsHeat Seeker Score
Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.
Use the detailed page for charts, component scores, and weather inputs behind every monthly ranking.
Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.
In Winston-Salem, temperatures range significantly throughout the year, with the hottest month (July) reaching highs of 89.9°F and the coldest month (January) dropping to a maximum of 47.3°F
The months of June and July demonstrate a notable peak in maximum temperatures, while January and December are characterized by much cooler averages, emphasizing the continental climate pattern of the area
Overall, the temperature variations highlight a clear transition from chilly winters to hot summers.
Maximum Temperatures
| Period | Winston-Salem |
|---|---|
| Jan | 46.8°F |
| Feb | 53.2°F |
| Mar | 60.4°F |
| Apr | 69.3°F |
| May | 76.5°F |
| Jun | 85.3°F |
| Jul | 90.1°F |
| Aug | 86.7°F |
| Sep | 81.3°F |
| Oct | 71.2°F |
| Nov | 58.6°F |
| Dec | 50.5°F |
| Average | 69.2°F |
Minimum Temperatures
| Period | Winston-Salem |
|---|---|
| Jan | 32.4°F |
| Feb | 37.6°F |
| Mar | 42.4°F |
| Apr | 49.8°F |
| May | 58.1°F |
| Jun | 65.7°F |
| Jul | 70.9°F |
| Aug | 68.5°F |
| Sep | 63.9°F |
| Oct | 53.6°F |
| Nov | 42.1°F |
| Dec | 36.5°F |
| Average | 51.8°F |
Winston-Salem experiences consistently zero sun hours throughout the entire year, indicating a lack of sunny days.
In terms of precipitation, the city shows some variation, with the highest levels occurring in September at 0.24 inches and the lowest in June at 0.11 inches, suggesting a generally moist climate.
Sunny Weather
| Period | Winston-Salem |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.9 hours/day |
| Feb | 3.8 hours/day |
| Mar | 5.1 hours/day |
| Apr | 6.3 hours/day |
| May | 5.8 hours/day |
| Jun | 6.7 hours/day |
| Jul | 6.0 hours/day |
| Aug | 5.8 hours/day |
| Sep | 5.8 hours/day |
| Oct | 6.3 hours/day |
| Nov | 5.6 hours/day |
| Dec | 4.6 hours/day |
| Average | 5.6 hours/day |
Precipitation Levels
| Period | Winston-Salem |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0.2in |
| Feb | 0.2in |
| Mar | 0.1in |
| Apr | 0.2in |
| May | 0.2in |
| Jun | 0.1in |
| Jul | 0.2in |
| Aug | 0.2in |
| Sep | 0.2in |
| Oct | 0.2in |
| Nov | 0.1in |
| Dec | 0.2in |
| Average | 0.2in |
Wind Speed
| Period | Winston-Salem |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.9mph |
| Feb | 10.2mph |
| Mar | 11.1mph |
| Apr | 10.8mph |
| May | 9.5mph |
| Jun | 8.4mph |
| Jul | 7.6mph |
| Aug | 7.4mph |
| Sep | 8.1mph |
| Oct | 8.4mph |
| Nov | 8.9mph |
| Dec | 9.1mph |
| Average | 9.1mph |
Humidity
| Period | Winston-Salem |
|---|---|
| Jan | 67.7% |
| Feb | 73.3% |
| Mar | 67.3% |
| Apr | 68.0% |
| May | 72.7% |
| Jun | 68.5% |
| Jul | 69.1% |
| Aug | 70.3% |
| Sep | 70.1% |
| Oct | 69.0% |
| Nov | 65.6% |
| Dec | 71.3% |
| Average | 69.4% |
In Winston-Salem, the earliest sunrise occurs in June at 06:04, while the latest sunrise is in January at 07:29, highlighting a significant variation in dawn times throughout the year.
The sunset time extends from the earliest at 17:09 in December to the latest at 20:38 in June, contributing to the longest day length of 14 hours and 34 minutes during the summer, compared to the shortest day of just 9 hours and 45 minutes in winter.
This analysis illustrates the pronounced seasonal shifts in daylight, with summer offering much longer and later days while winter provides much shorter and earlier daylight hours.
Sunrise Time
| Period | Winston-Salem |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7:30 |
| Feb | 7:08 |
| Mar | 7:10 |
| Apr | 6:47 |
| May | 6:15 |
| Jun | 6:04 |
| Jul | 6:17 |
| Aug | 6:40 |
| Sep | 7:04 |
| Oct | 7:29 |
| Nov | 7:07 |
| Dec | 7:25 |
| Average | 6:54 |
Sunset Time
| Period | Winston-Salem |
|---|---|
| Jan | 17:32 |
| Feb | 18:02 |
| Mar | 19:09 |
| Apr | 19:55 |
| May | 20:20 |
| Jun | 20:39 |
| Jul | 20:36 |
| Aug | 20:09 |
| Sep | 19:28 |
| Oct | 18:44 |
| Nov | 17:22 |
| Dec | 17:10 |
| Average | 19:06 |
Useful Day Length
| Period | Winston-Salem |
|---|---|
| Jan | 10:02 hours |
| Feb | 10:54 hours |
| Mar | 11:59 hours |
| Apr | 12:55 hours |
| May | 13:20 hours |
| Jun | 13:39 hours |
| Jul | 13:36 hours |
| Aug | 13:09 hours |
| Sep | 12:23 hours |
| Oct | 11:14 hours |
| Nov | 10:16 hours |
| Dec | 9:45 hours |
| Average | 11:54 hours |
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