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Winston-Salem weather

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consensus of the three models

7-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split

Winston-Salem, NC is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 90°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 34°F), with roughly 41 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Winston-Salem right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

Winston-Salem climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
51°
34°
Feb
57°
38°
Mar
62°
41°
Apr
72°
49°
May
78°
57°
Jun
86°
63°
Jul
90°
70°
Aug
86°
67°
Sep
80°
62°
Oct
72°
50°
Nov
62°
42°
Dec
52°
34°

Which forecast is most accurate in the US?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
Behind Apple Weather, Windy
88
/100rank #1
85±1.5°F96±1.2 mph8592% hitECMWF — European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
Behind Windy & many free apps
74
/100rank #2
82±1.8°F92±2.6 mph5374% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 40 cities. Lower error means a higher score. The apps you know (AccuWeather, Apple Weather, The Weather Channel) are built on these models.

Common questions

What's the weather in Winston-Salem today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Winston-Salem today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Winston-Salem today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Winston-Salem and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Winston-Salem?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Winston-Salem forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Winston-Salem?
Jul is typically the warmest month in Winston-Salem, with average highs around 90°F.
How cold does Winston-Salem get?
The coldest month in Winston-Salem is Jan, when overnight lows average about 34°F.
How much rain does Winston-Salem get?
Winston-Salem sees roughly 41 in of precipitation a year, with Jan usually the wettest month.

The forecasts Americans check

The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.

NWSNational Weather Service
Open model · shown above ✓AWAccuWeather
Closed model · open ↗↗TWCThe Weather Channel
Closed model · open ↗↗

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