Weather on May 28
Winston Salem, NC
55 Years of Data
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.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 72° | 54° | 63° | 0.08" | — |
| 2024 | 82° | 64° | 73° | 0.03" | — |
| 2023coldest | 61° | 53° | 57° | 5.69" | — |
| 2022 | 79° | 56° | 67° | — | — |
| 2021 | 87° | 67° | 77° | 0.15" | — |
| 2020 | 82° | 66° | 74° | — | — |
| 2019warmest | 93° | 67° | 80° | — | — |
| 2018 | 75° | 69° | 72° | 0.28" | — |
| 2017 | 82° | 64° | 73° | 0.2" | — |
| 2016 | 85° | 62° | 73° | — | — |
| 2015 | 87° | 68° | 78° | — | — |
| 2014 | 88° | 65° | 76° | — | — |
| 2013 | 84° | 64° | 74° | — | — |
| 2012 | 86° | 69° | 78° | — | — |
| 2011 | 83° | 62° | 72° | — | — |
| 2010 | 85° | 64° | 74° | 0.1" | — |
| 2009 | 83° | 65° | 74° | 0.84" | — |
| 2008 | 71° | 53° | 62° | 0.38" | — |
| 2007 | 87° | 66° | 77° | — | — |
| 2006 | 87° | 63° | 75° | — | — |
| 2005 | 76° | 55° | 65° | — | — |
| 2004 | 79° | 70° | 74° | 0.03" | — |
| 2003 | 77° | 53° | 65° | — | — |
| 2002 | 86° | 59° | 73° | — | — |
| 2001 | 68° | 58° | 63° | 0.15" | — |
| 2000 | 81° | 63° | 72° | 0.15" | — |
| 1999 | 80° | 50° | 65° | — | — |
| 1998 | 85° | 67° | 76° | — | — |
| 1997 | 68° | 51° | 60° | — | — |
| 1996 | 85° | 58° | 71° | 0.91" | — |
| 1995 | 65° | 59° | 62° | 0.2" | — |
| 1994 | 74° | 43° | 58° | — | — |
| 1993 | 86° | 58° | 72° | — | — |
| 1992 | 68° | 54° | 61° | 0.25" | — |
| 1991 | 87° | 72° | 79° | 1.83" | — |
| 1990 | 85° | 61° | 73° | 6.35" | — |
| 1989 | 85° | 53° | 69° | — | — |
| 1988 | 83° | 43° | 63° | — | — |
| 1987 | 85° | 66° | 75° | — | — |
| 1986 | 85° | 63° | 74° | — | — |
| 1985 | 87° | 55° | 71° | — | — |
| 1984 | 82° | 66° | 74° | 1.93" | — |
| 1983 | 78° | 46° | 62° | — | — |
| 1982 | 83° | 67° | 75° | 0.03" | — |
| 1981 | 77° | 62° | 70° | 0.28" | — |
| 1980 | 86° | 51° | 69° | — | — |
| 1979 | 79° | 57° | 68° | 0.28" | — |
| 1978 | 80° | 59° | 70° | — | — |
| 1977 | 86° | 58° | 72° | — | — |
| 1976 | 74° | 56° | 65° | — | — |
| 1975 | 87° | 53° | 70° | — | — |
| 1974 | 75° | 47° | 61° | — | — |
| 1973 | 81° | 62° | 71° | 4.95" | — |
| 1972 | 75° | 59° | 67° | — | — |
| 1971 | 73° | 50° | 62° | 2.57" | — |
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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