Weather in Winston-Salem in October
In an average October, Winston-Salem sees a daily high around 71°F and a low around 51°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 71°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 61°F to 80°F |
| Average low | 51°F |
| Typical low range | 39°F to 62°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
October records
The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
96°F
2019-10-03
Lowest
46°F
1981-10-25
Low
Highest
74°F
2017-10-09
Lowest
26°F
2013-10-26
Feels-like
Highest
124°F
2019-10-02
Lowest
17°F
2013-10-26
Humidity
Highest
21.5 g/m³
2017-10-10
Lowest
2.9 g/m³
1987-10-22
Wind
Highest
28 mph
2020-10-29
Lowest
3 mph
1982-10-05
Gust
Highest
73 mph
2020-10-29
Lowest
8 mph
1985-10-27
Precip
Wettest
9.77 in
1990
Driest
0.11 in
2000
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