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Weather on December 25

Winston Salem, NC

55 Years of Data

Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
31°F
Warmest
2015
67°F avg
Coldest
1983
10°F avg

About This Date

December 25th in Winston Salem, NC typically brings chilly winter weather, with average highs around 49°F and lows near 31°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest December 25th was in 2015 (67°F average), while the coldest was 1983 (10°F) — a 57°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 31% of recorded December 25th dates, with snow falling 2% of the time. The last decade has been 8.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 8.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for December 25th in Winston Salem, NC? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202574°50°62°
202453°32°43°
202360°43°51°0.33"
202237°17°27°
202170°53°61°
202035°21°28°
201957°29°
201849°28°39°
201744°29°37°
201653°44°49°
2015warmest71°63°67°0.1"
201454°33°43°
201336°17°26°
201254°40°47°
201147°31°39°
201039°30°35°0.97"
200939°32°36°2.87"
200863°45°54°0.05"
200751°35°43°
200646°41°44°2.67"
200553°42°48°1.12"
200435°25°30°
200343°25°34°
200244°34°39°0.74"
200144°24°34°
200034°20°27°
199932°18°25°
199831°24°27°0.05"
199751°38°44°0.41"
199652°24°38°0.05"
199541°15°28°
199455°38°46°
199343°22°32°
199241°17°29°
199153°23°38°
199041°20°30°
198932°20°
198858°34°46°
198763°48°55°1.07"
198659°41°50°
198543°29°36°
198459°44°52°
1983coldest20°10°
198273°46°60°
198146°32°39°3.2"0.1"
198048°15°32°
197965°35°50°1.14"
197852°32°42°
197759°46°53°0.84"
197643°19°31°
197541°24°33°0.13"
197465°53°59°0.48"
197342°31°36°
197255°44°50°
197162°30°46°
55 years of data from WINSTON SALEM FLTR PLT

Winston Salem, NC Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

20°40°60°80°100°JFMAMJJASOND
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Winston Salem, NC Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"5.9"11.8"JFMAMJJASOND2.4"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

Winston Salem, NC Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

151015202531JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Best Time to Visit Winston Salem, NC

Winston Salem, NC has no months that meet our "pleasant" threshold — every season has tradeoffs.

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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