Weather in Winston-Salem in August
In an average August, Winston-Salem sees a daily high around 87°F and a low around 70°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 87°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 79°F to 94°F |
| Average low | 70°F |
| Typical low range | 64°F to 74°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
106°F
1988-08-18
Lowest
67°F
2002-08-31
Low
Highest
79°F
1983-08-21
Lowest
49°F
1986-08-30
Feels-like
Highest
151°F
1987-08-03
Lowest
46°F
1986-08-30
Humidity
Highest
23.5 g/m³
1987-08-03
Lowest
8.0 g/m³
1986-08-29
Wind
Highest
22 mph
1988-08-29
Lowest
2 mph
2004-08-23
Gust
Highest
55 mph
1988-08-29
Lowest
8 mph
1984-08-18
Precip
Wettest
10.04 in
1985
Driest
1.01 in
1997
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