Winston-Salem Weather in December

What's the weather like in Winston-Salem (North Carolina) in December 2024?

The climate in Winston-Salem during December can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

December is in the winter in Winston-Salem and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 11°C (51°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

Winston-Salem weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 10.6°C 51.1°F
Nightly temperature -1.2°C 29.8°F
Average temperature 4.7°C 40.5°F
Daily sunshine 5.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 91 mm 3.6 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 14.1°C 57.3°F
Humidity 68%
Windspeed 13kph 8 mph

On average December is the 6th driest month of the year in Winston-Salem with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Winston-Salem

Winston-Salem average temperature in December

December rainfall

Winston-Salem average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Winston-Salem average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Winston-Salem in December 2024.

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Winston-Salem weather stats

Winston-Salem weather statistics
Hottest month: July 30.6°C 87.1°F
Driest month: November 73mm 2.9ins
Sunniest month: April 8.8hrs
Coldest month: January 8.3°C 46.9°F
Wettest month: July 113mm 4.4ins
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