Weather on March 21
Winston Salem, NC
55 Years of Data
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
40°F
Warmest
2017
66°F avg
Coldest
1986
36°F avg
About This Date
March 21st in Winston Salem, NC typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 63°F and lows near 40°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest March 21st was in 2017 (66°F average), while the coldest was 1986 (36°F) — a 30°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 42% of March 21st dates historically, with the wettest March 21st recording 2.16" of rain. The last decade has been 2.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 2.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for March 21st in Winston Salem, NC? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 64° | 40° | 52° | — | — |
| 2024 | 67° | 44° | 55° | — | — |
| 2023 | 62° | 31° | 47° | — | — |
| 2022 | 70° | 36° | 53° | — | — |
| 2021 | 64° | 41° | 53° | — | — |
| 2020 | 75° | 52° | 63° | 0.28" | — |
| 2019 | 59° | 41° | 50° | 0.38" | — |
| 2018 | 41° | 31° | 36° | 0.25" | — |
| 2017warmest | 81° | 51° | 66° | 0.03" | — |
| 2016 | 55° | 36° | 45° | — | — |
| 2015 | 69° | 39° | 54° | — | — |
| 2014 | 64° | 35° | 50° | — | — |
| 2013 | 43° | 28° | 36° | — | — |
| 2012 | 76° | 53° | 64° | 0.03" | — |
| 2011 | 74° | 53° | 63° | — | — |
| 2010 | 66° | 47° | 56° | 0.33" | — |
| 2009 | 54° | 32° | 43° | — | — |
| 2008 | 64° | 39° | 52° | — | — |
| 2007 | 60° | 46° | 53° | — | — |
| 2006 | 43° | 37° | 40° | 0.43" | — |
| 2005 | 66° | 39° | 53° | — | — |
| 2004 | 62° | 36° | 49° | — | — |
| 2003 | 69° | 45° | 57° | 0.03" | — |
| 2002 | 64° | 45° | 54° | 0.46" | — |
| 2001 | 47° | 42° | 44° | 0.81" | — |
| 2000 | 62° | 41° | 52° | 0.05" | — |
| 1999 | 51° | 44° | 48° | 2.08" | — |
| 1998 | 61° | 40° | 50° | 0.46" | — |
| 1997 | 71° | 36° | 53° | — | — |
| 1996 | 48° | 28° | 38° | — | — |
| 1995 | 71° | 46° | 59° | 0.81" | — |
| 1994 | 64° | 52° | 58° | 0.08" | — |
| 1993 | 65° | 34° | 49° | — | — |
| 1992 | 58° | 27° | 42° | — | — |
| 1991 | 77° | 45° | 61° | — | — |
| 1990 | 62° | 25° | 43° | — | — |
| 1989 | 58° | 46° | 52° | 0.28" | — |
| 1988 | 62° | 34° | 48° | — | — |
| 1987 | 67° | 35° | 51° | — | — |
| 1986coldest | 44° | 28° | 36° | — | — |
| 1985 | 66° | 40° | 53° | — | — |
| 1984 | 62° | 43° | 52° | 1.55" | — |
| 1983 | 66° | 47° | 56° | 0.81" | — |
| 1982 | 69° | 47° | 58° | 1.22" | — |
| 1981 | 57° | 20° | 38° | — | — |
| 1980 | 64° | 47° | 55° | 2.16" | — |
| 1979 | 73° | 49° | 61° | — | — |
| 1978 | 75° | 52° | 63° | — | — |
| 1977 | 67° | 37° | 52° | — | — |
| 1976 | 72° | 57° | 64° | 0.56" | — |
| 1975 | 74° | 38° | 56° | — | — |
| 1974 | 60° | 39° | 50° | 2.06" | — |
| 1973 | 55° | 33° | 44° | 0.89" | — |
| 1972 | 69° | 43° | 56° | — | — |
| 1971 | 58° | 29° | 43° | — | — |
55 years of data from WINSTON SALEM FLTR PLT