Weather in Winston Salem, NC
Updated 2026-09-26 08:45 local time · ZIP codes 27101, 27103, 27104, 27105 + more
Partly Cloudy
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55°5% rain
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69°1% rain3-day weather forecast
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Today vs yesterday in Winston Salem
Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 2%).
It feels like 51°F with winds near 6 mph.
69°F, 1% rain chance and 10 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 25 mph.
Current temperature is 55°F, wind 6 mph, rain chance up to 2%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Winston Salem
North Carolina ranges from Atlantic coast to Appalachian mountains, producing large local differences in temperature, wind and precipitation. Summers are generally warm and humid.
Winston Salem is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 36.10°N latitude and 80.24°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Winston Salem weather today
Partly Cloudy and 55°F in Winston Salem, NC. Today's high is 79°F with a 1% rain chance. Winds are around 6 mph with gusts near 10 mph. Relative humidity is 59%, pressure is 30.00 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Winston Salem
Sunrise is at 07:12 AM and sunset is at 07:12 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 77°F and a low near 55°F. The maximum rain chance is 1%.