Weather on May 22
Winston Salem, NC
55 Years of Data
About This Date
May 22nd in Winston Salem, NC typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 81°F and lows near 57°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest May 22nd was in 1996 (78°F average), while the coldest was 2002 (53°F) — a 25°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 29% of May 22nd dates historically, with the wettest May 22nd recording 1.58" of rain. The last decade has been 2.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 2.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for May 22nd in Winston Salem, NC? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 69° | 56° | 62° | — | — |
| 2025 | 80° | 59° | 70° | — | — |
| 2024 | 84° | 55° | 70° | — | — |
| 2023 | 79° | 55° | 67° | — | — |
| 2022 | 88° | 68° | 78° | 0.51" | — |
| 2021 | 87° | 56° | 71° | — | — |
| 2020 | 79° | 58° | 68° | 0.09" | — |
| 2019 | 76° | 63° | 69° | — | — |
| 2018 | 85° | 66° | 75° | — | — |
| 2017 | 78° | 63° | 70° | 0.03" | — |
| 2016 | 75° | 55° | 65° | 0.04" | — |
| 2015 | 76° | 50° | 63° | — | — |
| 2014 | 86° | 59° | 73° | — | — |
| 2013 | 84° | 65° | 74° | 0.22" | — |
| 2012 | 82° | 62° | 72° | 1.58" | — |
| 2011 | 88° | 64° | 76° | 0.63" | — |
| 2010 | 78° | 63° | 70° | 0.17" | — |
| 2009 | 80° | 56° | 68° | — | — |
| 2008 | 79° | 49° | 64° | — | — |
| 2007 | 81° | 63° | 72° | — | — |
| 2006 | 72° | 57° | 64° | — | — |
| 2005 | 79° | 51° | 65° | 0.44" | — |
| 2004 | 90° | 66° | 78° | 0.02" | — |
| 2003 | 63° | 54° | 58° | 1.14" | — |
| 2002coldest | 65° | 41° | 53° | — | — |
| 2001 | 81° | 58° | 69° | 0.09" | — |
| 2000 | 80° | 63° | 71° | 0.15" | — |
| 1999 | 81° | 59° | 70° | — | — |
| 1998 | 85° | 62° | 73° | — | — |
| 1997 | 73° | 44° | 59° | — | — |
| 1996warmest | 89° | 66° | 78° | — | — |
| 1995 | 82° | 54° | 68° | — | — |
| 1994 | 84° | 46° | 65° | — | — |
| 1993 | 71° | 43° | 57° | — | — |
| 1992 | 84° | 41° | 63° | — | — |
| 1991 | 81° | 62° | 71° | — | — |
| 1990 | 83° | 53° | 68° | 0.6" | — |
| 1989 | 86° | 55° | 71° | — | — |
| 1988 | 85° | 58° | 71° | — | — |
| 1987 | 82° | 62° | 72° | — | — |
| 1986 | 75° | 47° | 61° | — | — |
| 1985 | 80° | 59° | 70° | 0.11" | — |
| 1984 | 85° | 59° | 72° | 0.25" | — |
| 1983 | 83° | 65° | 74° | — | — |
| 1982 | 85° | 59° | 72° | — | — |
| 1981 | 81° | 42° | 61° | — | — |
| 1980 | 84° | 57° | 71° | — | — |
| 1979 | 78° | 59° | 69° | — | — |
| 1978 | 85° | 61° | 73° | — | — |
| 1977 | 83° | 63° | 73° | — | — |
| 1976 | 85° | 54° | 69° | — | — |
| 1975 | 91° | 59° | 75° | — | — |
| 1974 | 78° | 47° | 62° | — | — |
| 1973 | 81° | 46° | 63° | — | — |
| 1972 | 75° | 57° | 66° | — | — |
| 1971 | 80° | 53° | 67° | — | — |
Winston Salem, NC Temperature Range by Month
Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.
Winston Salem, NC Monthly Precipitation
Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.
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.
Best Time to Visit Winston Salem, NC
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What to expect on May 22nd
This page shows what actually happened each year. For the odds — typical high and low, and how often it stays dry — see the climatological outlook for this date.
May 22nd outlook →