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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Winston-Salem in December

In an average December, Winston-Salem sees a daily high around 51°F and a low around 34°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.

Average high51°F
Typical high range39°F to 64°F
Average low34°F
Typical low range24°F to 48°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

December records

The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.

High

Highest 76°F 2007-12-10
Lowest 19°F 1983-12-25

Low

Highest 66°F 1991-12-02
Lowest 2°F 1983-12-25

Feels-like

Highest 76°F 2007-12-10
Lowest -14°F 1983-12-25

Humidity

Highest 16.0 g/m³ 1991-12-02
Lowest 0.7 g/m³ 1983-12-25

Wind

Highest 21 mph 2017-12-23
Lowest 3 mph 2009-12-23

Gust

Highest 60 mph 2011-12-27
Lowest 6 mph 2019-12-22

Precip

Wettest 7.93 in 2015
Driest 1.06 in 1985

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