Weather in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States in January
In an average January, Winston-Salem sees a daily high around 46°F and a low around 27°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 46°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 33°F to 60°F |
| Average low | 27°F |
| Typical low range | 16°F to 39°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
75°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
16°F
1988-01-07
Low
Highest
60°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
-6°F
1985-01-21
Feels-like
Highest
75°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
-32°F
1985-01-20
Humidity
Highest
15.3 g/m³
2022-01-01
Lowest
1.0 g/m³
1985-01-21
Wind
Highest
34 mph
2022-01-03
Lowest
4 mph
1994-01-11
Precip
Wettest
7.44 in
1998
Driest
0.75 in
1981
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