Weather in Winston-Salem in January
In an average January, Winston-Salem sees a daily high around 48°F and a low around 31°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 48°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 35°F to 62°F |
| Average low | 31°F |
| Typical low range | 19°F to 44°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
75°F
2002-01-29
Lowest
18°F
1985-01-21
Low
Highest
64°F
2024-01-26
Lowest
-5°F
1985-01-21
Feels-like
Highest
74°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
-24°F
1985-01-21
Humidity
Highest
15.1 g/m³
1998-01-07
Lowest
0.5 g/m³
1985-01-21
Wind
Highest
22 mph
2022-01-03
Lowest
3 mph
1993-01-07
Gust
Highest
65 mph
2024-01-09
Lowest
8 mph
1996-01-30
Precip
Wettest
7.40 in
1998
Driest
0.87 in
1981
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