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Winston-Salem, NC Weather on May 26
May 26th in Winston-Salem, NC typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 81°F and lows near 60°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 26th was in 2019 (80°F average), while the coldest was 1979 (54°F) — a 26°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 29% of May 26th dates historically, with the wettest May 26th recording 3.61" of rain. The last decade has been 1.3°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on May 26
Planning for May 26th in Winston-Salem, NC? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
May 26 Weather Records for Winston-Salem
- •The all-time record high for May 26th in Winston-Salem, NC is 92°F, set in 2019.
- •The coldest May 26th on record dropped to 42°F in 1988.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on May 26th in 4 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), May 26th was 5°F warmer than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 26 ever in Winston-Salem?
The warmest May 26 in Winston-Salem, NC reached 92°F in 2019. That is 11°F above the long-term average high of 81°F.
What was the coldest May 26 ever in Winston-Salem?
The coldest May 26 in Winston-Salem, NC dropped to 42°F in 1988. That is 18°F below the long-term average low of 60°F.
What is the average temperature on May 26 in Winston-Salem?
On May 26, Winston-Salem averages a high of 81°F and a low of 60°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from WINSTON SALEM FLTR PLT.
How many years of weather data are available for May 26 in Winston-Salem?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 26 in Winston-Salem, NC, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
May 26 Weather History in Winston-Salem
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 65°F | 56°F | 1.14" | -- |
| 2024 | 85°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 71°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 79°F | 61°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2021 | 91°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 77°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 92°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 82°F | 69°F | 1.24" | -- |
| 2017 | 81°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 86°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 86°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 79°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 74°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 86°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 88°F | 65°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2010 | 82°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 78°F | 67°F | 1.3" | -- |
| 2008 | 82°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 88°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 86°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 80°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 87°F | 68°F | 0.41" | -- |
| 2003 | 78°F | 60°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 2002 | 86°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 74°F | 57°F | 0.51" | -- |
| 2000 | 81°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 73°F | 58°F | 0.3" | -- |
| 1998 | 87°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 82°F | 65°F | 0.33" | -- |
| 1996 | 73°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 91°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 83°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 78°F | 55°F | 0.61" | -- |
| 1992 | 63°F | 56°F | 0.74" | -- |
| 1991 | 88°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 83°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 90°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 72°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 82°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 75°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 82°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 86°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 81°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 81°F | 64°F | 2.31" | -- |
| 1981 | 85°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 76°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 67°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 87°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 73°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 72°F | 54°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 1975 | 83°F | 63°F | 3.61" | -- |
| 1974 | 78°F | 55°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1973 | 79°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 71°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 86°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: WINSTON SALEM FLTR PLT
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Winston-Salem, NC, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.