Average Monthly Sunshine in Winston-Salem (NC)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Winston-Salem receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Winston-Salem Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 272 hours of sunshine in June and 166 hours in December, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2667 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. June sees up to 9.1 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. December, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.5 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Winston-Salem’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Winston-Salem enjoys an average of 2667 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

August, Winston-Salem’s wettest month, receives 107 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 11°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Winston-Salem Precipitation page.