Winston-Salem, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 48.4 °F (low) to 69.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 46.2 Inches. Winston-Salem is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.3 °F | 49.1 °F | 3.81 in. |
| February | 31.4 °F | 53.2 °F | 3.14 in. |
| March | 38.1 °F | 60.9 °F | 4.05 in. |
| April | 47.0 °F | 70.6 °F | 4.12 in. |
| May | 56.1 °F | 77.5 °F | 3.89 in. |
| June | 64.6 °F | 84.5 °F | 4.2 in. |
| July | 68.3 °F | 87.9 °F | 4.33 in. |
| August | 66.8 °F | 86.2 °F | 4.3 in. |
| September | 60.7 °F | 80.4 °F | 3.84 in. |
| October | 48.4 °F | 71.2 °F | 3.36 in. |
| November | 37.8 °F | 60.5 °F | 3.28 in. |
| December | 31.9 °F | 52.0 °F | 3.83 in. |
| Annual | 48.4 °F | 69.5 °F | 46.15 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |