Weather in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States in August
In an average August, Winston-Salem sees a daily high around 88°F and a low around 68°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 88°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 80°F to 96°F |
| Average low | 68°F |
| Typical low range | 62°F to 72°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
105°F
1983-08-22
Lowest
68°F
2002-08-31
Low
Highest
79°F
1983-08-22
Lowest
47°F
1986-08-29
Feels-like
Highest
134°F
1983-08-22
Lowest
42°F
1986-08-29
Humidity
Highest
22.8 g/m³
2010-08-05
Lowest
7.8 g/m³
1986-08-29
Wind
Highest
25 mph
2024-08-08
Lowest
3 mph
1993-08-26
Precip
Wettest
7.51 in
1985
Driest
1.39 in
2007
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