Winston-Salem weather in January (North Carolina, United States of America)

Thinking of visiting Winston-Salem in January? Check the weather first! Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Winston-Salem tends to experience low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 9°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -2°C. Experience the year's most moderate temperatures in January.

Precipitation

Winston-Salem in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 10 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 171 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Winston-Salem. April, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Winston-Salem climate page with graphs.

 

Winston-Salem, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 171 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Greensboro, the United States of America (40 KM, 25 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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