Weather in Winston-Salem in May
In an average May, Winston-Salem sees a daily high around 78°F and a low around 58°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 78°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 68°F to 87°F |
| Average low | 58°F |
| Typical low range | 47°F to 66°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
96°F
2026-05-20
Lowest
48°F
1992-05-07
Low
Highest
73°F
1991-05-28
Lowest
35°F
2020-05-10
Feels-like
Highest
118°F
2011-05-31
Lowest
26°F
2020-05-10
Humidity
Highest
21.2 g/m³
1991-05-28
Lowest
3.3 g/m³
1986-05-04
Wind
Highest
20 mph
2008-05-12
Lowest
3 mph
1991-05-30
Gust
Highest
60 mph
1984-05-08
Lowest
9 mph
1990-05-24
Precip
Wettest
8.60 in
2020
Driest
1.07 in
2015
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