Weather on August 1
Winston Salem, NC
55 Years of Data
About This Date
August 1st in Winston Salem, NC typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 87°F and lows near 67°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 1st was in 1999 (85°F average), while the coldest was 2014 (65°F) — a 20°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 44% of August 1st dates historically, with the wettest August 1st recording 3.2" of rain. The last decade has been 1.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for August 1st 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 | 87° | 68° | 78° | 0.36" | — |
| 2024 | 95° | 73° | 84° | — | — |
| 2023 | 84° | 67° | 75° | — | — |
| 2022 | 89° | 73° | 81° | — | — |
| 2021 | 85° | 73° | 79° | 0.58" | — |
| 2020 | 90° | 71° | 80° | — | — |
| 2019 | 88° | 67° | 77° | 0.79" | — |
| 2018 | 85° | 69° | 77° | 1.78" | — |
| 2017 | 86° | 60° | 73° | — | — |
| 2016 | 89° | 72° | 80° | 0.18" | — |
| 2015 | 90° | 63° | 76° | — | — |
| 2014coldest | 68° | 63° | 65° | 3.2" | — |
| 2013 | 86° | 71° | 79° | — | — |
| 2012 | 92° | 70° | 81° | 0.03" | — |
| 2011 | 92° | 70° | 81° | 0.03" | — |
| 2010 | 70° | 63° | 66° | 0.36" | — |
| 2009 | 88° | 71° | 79° | — | — |
| 2008 | 91° | 72° | 81° | — | — |
| 2007 | 90° | 70° | 80° | — | — |
| 2006 | 94° | 73° | 83° | — | — |
| 2005 | 85° | 66° | 75° | — | — |
| 2004 | 90° | 73° | 81° | 0.03" | — |
| 2003 | 81° | 70° | 75° | 0.08" | — |
| 2002 | 92° | 71° | 81° | — | — |
| 2001 | 77° | 67° | 72° | 1.04" | — |
| 2000 | 87° | 71° | 79° | 0.03" | — |
| 1999warmest | 95° | 75° | 85° | 0.13" | — |
| 1998 | 86° | 65° | 75° | — | — |
| 1997 | 85° | 54° | 69° | — | — |
| 1996 | 85° | 69° | 77° | 1.27" | — |
| 1995 | 91° | 63° | 77° | — | — |
| 1994 | 84° | 57° | 71° | 0.56" | — |
| 1993 | 91° | 59° | 75° | — | — |
| 1992 | 81° | 61° | 71° | — | — |
| 1991 | 85° | 68° | 76° | — | — |
| 1990 | 88° | 66° | 77° | — | — |
| 1989 | 81° | 70° | 75° | 0.46" | — |
| 1988 | 94° | 68° | 81° | — | — |
| 1987 | 92° | 68° | 80° | 0.89" | — |
| 1986 | 93° | 61° | 77° | — | — |
| 1985 | 85° | 70° | 77° | 0.05" | — |
| 1984 | 82° | 69° | 76° | 0.08" | — |
| 1983 | 90° | 73° | 81° | 0.23" | — |
| 1982 | 86° | 68° | 77° | 0.36" | — |
| 1981 | 82° | 59° | 71° | — | — |
| 1980 | 98° | 67° | 82° | — | — |
| 1979 | 93° | 68° | 81° | — | — |
| 1978 | 89° | 66° | 78° | — | — |
| 1977 | 93° | 67° | 80° | — | — |
| 1976 | 89° | 70° | 79° | — | — |
| 1975 | 90° | 68° | 79° | — | — |
| 1974 | 84° | 61° | 72° | 0.71" | — |
| 1973 | 86° | 65° | 75° | — | — |
| 1972 | 87° | 61° | 74° | — | — |
| 1971 | 90° | 67° | 78° | 0.2" | — |
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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