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Weather in Winston-Salem, North Carolina for January 2026

Your guide to Winston-Salem weather in January - trends and predictions

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  • Special Weather Statement - See hour by hour.

    • Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 4 snowy days, Winston-Salem usually enjoys a light touch of snow in January.
    According to Winston-Salem snow forecast for January 2026, 1 snowy day is expected until the end of the month at Saturday, January 31.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, January 2026 in Winston-Salem is slightly cooler than the historical average by -1 °F.

  • The forecast for the coming days of January 2026 predicts a temperature of 2.1 °F , which is warmer than usual.

  • In general, the average temperature in Winston-Salem at the beginning of January is 9.1 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 3.4 °F by the end of January.

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Average dry days
11
Dry days
Average rainy days
16
Rainy days
Average snowy days
4
Snow days
Average temperatures
8°/1°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
17 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
66 %
Avg humidity

Winston-Salem Weather January

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December
February
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Overcast
10°
2
Sunny
10°
3
Patchy rain possible
10°
4
Sunny
10°
5
Overcast
8°
6
Sunny
7°
7
Cloudy
9°
8
Sunny
7°
9
Partly cloudy
11°
10
Overcast
9°
11
Overcast
10°
12
Sunny
11°
13
Cloudy
11°
14
Overcast
7°
15
Sunny
4°
16
Cloudy
6°
17
Sunny
6°
18
Cloudy
9°
19
Patchy rain possible
9°
20
Sunny
4°
21
Cloudy
4°
22
Moderate or heavy rain shower
3°
23
Patchy rain possible
5°
24
Sunny
6°
25
Moderate or heavy rain shower
8°
26
Overcast
9°
27
Sunny
9°
28
Weather Alert Sunny
2°
29
Sunny
0°
30
Overcast
2°
31
Heavy snow
-6°

Temperatures trend during January in Winston-Salem

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January weather in Winston-Salem day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Jan. 1 Overcast
Overcast
 10° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 2 Sunny
Sunny
 10° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 3 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /3° 1.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 4 Sunny
Sunny
 10° /3° 2.5 mm 0 cm
Jan. 5 Overcast
Overcast
 8° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 6 Sunny
Sunny
 7° /2° 14.7 mm 1.1 cm
Jan. 7 Cloudy
Cloudy
 9° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 8 Sunny
Sunny
 7° /1° 3.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 9 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /1° 11.8 mm 0 cm
Jan. 10 Overcast
Overcast
 9° /3° 16.8 mm 1.3 cm
Jan. 11 Overcast
Overcast
 10° /-1° 6.1 mm 1.8 cm
Jan. 12 Sunny
Sunny
 11° /0° 6.4 mm 0 cm
Jan. 13 Cloudy
Cloudy
 11° /0° 1.3 mm 0 cm
Jan. 14 Overcast
Overcast
 7° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 15 Sunny
Sunny
 4° /-2° 2.2 mm 1.8 cm
Jan. 16 Cloudy
Cloudy
 6° /-4° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 17 Sunny
Sunny
 6° /-1° 1.3 mm 0 cm
Jan. 18 Cloudy
Cloudy
 9° /1° 3.6 mm 0 cm
Jan. 19 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /0° 0.6 mm 0 cm
Jan. 20 Sunny
Sunny
 4° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 21 Cloudy
Cloudy
 4° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 22 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 3° /-3° 6.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 23 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 5° /-2° 2.4 mm 1.5 cm
Jan. 24 Sunny
Sunny
 6° /-2° 0.6 mm 0 cm
Jan. 25 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 8° /1° 29 mm 11.3 cm
Jan. 26 Overcast
Overcast
 9° /2° 3.5 mm 0 cm
Jan. 27 Sunny
Sunny
 9° /1° 10.3 mm 0 cm
Jan. 28 Sunny
Sunny
 2° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 29 Sunny
Sunny
 0° /-7° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 30 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 31 Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 -6° /-9° 21.3 mm 15.4 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Winston-Salem in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Winston-Salem forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Winston-Salem in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Winston-Salem during January?

Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 8° and colder nights, dipping below 1°.

How much rainfall should be expected in Winston-Salem during January?

Significant rainfall exceeding 124.3 mm is expected in Winston-Salem during January, occurring over more than 16 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Winston-Salem in January 2026?

Winston-Salem experiences an average snowfall of 8.08333 cm during January, occurring over 4 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Winston-Salem during January?

The average wind speed in Winston-Salem during January is 17 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Winston-Salem snow forecast January 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Winston-Salem’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Winston-Salem sees 4 snowy days during January, with approximately 8.1 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Winston-Salem

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Winston-Salems January weather 💧
Typically, Winston-Salem has 16 rainy days in January with a total of 124.3 mm of rainfall.

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