Winston-Salem, NC All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Winston-Salem, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 107°F (42°C) | July 29, 1952 |
| Record Low | -5.9°F (-21°C) | January 21, 1985 |
| Lowest High | 17°F (-8°C) | January 30, 1966 |
| Highest Low | 80°F (27°C) | August 14, 2005 and June 12, 2026 |
| Highest Mean | 92.5°F (34°C) | July 29, 1952 |
| Lowest Mean | 10.4°F (-12°C) | January 30, 1966 and December 25, 1983 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 6.57" (166.9 mm) | October 15, 1954 |
| Max in One Month | 14.00" (355.5 mm) | October 1990 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | September 2019 |
| Max in One Year | 64.17" (1629.9 mm) | 2020 |
| Least in One Year | 27.34" (694.5 mm) | 2001 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 12.5" (31.8 cm) | February 18, 1979 |
| Max in One Month | 25.5" (64.7 cm) | March 1960 |
| Max in One Season | 31.5" (79.9 cm) | 1959-60 |
| Max in One Year | 31.5" (79.9 cm) | 1960 |
| Earliest Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | November 11, 1987 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | November 11, 1987 |
| Latest Snow | 3.5" (8.9 cm) | March 28, 1947 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 3.5" (8.9 cm) | March 28, 1947 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | September 1, 1902 – July 31, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | September 1, 1902 – July 31, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | March 1, 1903 – June 30, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at LEXINGTON (18 mi from Winston-Salem, NC). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Winston-Salem, NC?
The all-time record high in Winston-Salem, NC is 107°F (42°C), set on July 29, 1952.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Winston-Salem, NC?
The all-time record low in Winston-Salem, NC is -5.9°F (-21°C), set on January 21, 1985.
What is the most rain Winston-Salem, NC has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Winston-Salem, NC is 6.57 inches, on October 15, 1954.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Winston-Salem, NC?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Winston-Salem, NC is 12.5 inches, on February 18, 1979.
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