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Weather on May 28

Winston Salem, NC

55 Years of Data

Avg High
81°F
Avg Low
59°F
Warmest
2019
80°F avg
Coldest
2023
57°F avg

About This Date

May 28th in Winston Salem, NC typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 81°F and lows near 59°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 28th was in 2019 (80°F average), while the coldest was 2023 (57°F) — a 23°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 42% of May 28th dates historically, with the wettest May 28th recording 6.35" of rain. The last decade has been 2.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 2.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for May 28th in Winston Salem, NC? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Warming Trend
0.9°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202572°54°63°0.08"
202482°64°73°0.03"
2023coldest61°53°57°5.69"
202279°56°67°
202187°67°77°0.15"
202082°66°74°
2019warmest93°67°80°
201875°69°72°0.28"
201782°64°73°0.2"
201685°62°73°
201587°68°78°
201488°65°76°
201384°64°74°
201286°69°78°
201183°62°72°
201085°64°74°0.1"
200983°65°74°0.84"
200871°53°62°0.38"
200787°66°77°
200687°63°75°
200576°55°65°
200479°70°74°0.03"
200377°53°65°
200286°59°73°
200168°58°63°0.15"
200081°63°72°0.15"
199980°50°65°
199885°67°76°
199768°51°60°
199685°58°71°0.91"
199565°59°62°0.2"
199474°43°58°
199386°58°72°
199268°54°61°0.25"
199187°72°79°1.83"
199085°61°73°6.35"
198985°53°69°
198883°43°63°
198785°66°75°
198685°63°74°
198587°55°71°
198482°66°74°1.93"
198378°46°62°
198283°67°75°0.03"
198177°62°70°0.28"
198086°51°69°
197979°57°68°0.28"
197880°59°70°
197786°58°72°
197674°56°65°
197587°53°70°
197475°47°61°
197381°62°71°4.95"
197275°59°67°
197173°50°62°2.57"
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.

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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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