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Forecast confidence: Medium · models disagree by 6°F

Winston-Salem weather

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Drizzle,rain likely tomorrow

NWS, the American and the European model put Winston-Salem's high today between 88° and 94°, a 6° split. Tomorrow looks light rain around 83°, with a 87% chance of rain.

92°72°
83°69°
80°67°
85°63°
88°65°
91°68°
Todaysplit ±6°Tomorrowmodels agreeMondaymodels agreeTuesdaysplit ±5°Wednesdaymodels agreeThursdaysplit ±4°
NWSNational Blend (NBM)
93°
Drizzle
Today 93°·Low 73°·Rain 42%
AmericanNOAA GFS
94°
Cloudy
Today 94°·Low 71°·Rain 42%
EuropeanECMWF
88°
Light drizzle
Today 88°·Low 71°·Rain 90%

The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around Winston-Salem and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Drizzle
92° 72°
±6°
Tomorrow
Light rain
83° 69°
models agree
Mon
Light rain
80° 67°
models agree
Tue
Cloudy
85° 63°
±5°
Wed
Cloudy
88° 65°
models agree
Thu
Mostly clear
91° 68°
±4°
Fri
Light drizzle
89° 70°
±8°
Sat
Light drizzle
88° 69°
±8°
Sun
Light drizzle
88° 69°
±11°
Mon
Mostly clear
89° 70°
±15°
Tue
Drizzle
84° 66°
±19°
Wed
Showers
77° 63°
±4°
Thu
Drizzle
73° 60°
±11°
Fri
Drizzle
72° 60°
±15°

Winston-Salem, NC is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 90°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 34°F), with roughly 41 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Winston-Salem right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Winston-Salem climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
51°
34°
Feb
57°
38°
Mar
62°
41°
Apr
72°
49°
May
78°
57°
Jun
86°
63°
Jul
90°
70°
Aug
86°
67°
Sep
80°
62°
Oct
72°
50°
Nov
62°
42°
Dec
52°
34°

Which forecast is most accurate in Winston-Salem?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
82
/100rank #1
89±1.1°F96±1.2 mph6581% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
57
/100rank #2
83±1.7°F94±1.9 mph029% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±6°88° to 94°±48%42% to 90% chance
Tomorrow±3°81° to 84°±51%36% to 87% chance
Monmodels agree80° to 80°±48%25% to 73% chance
Tue±5°83° to 88°±1%1% to 2% chance
Wed±4°86° to 90°±20%1% to 21% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain — and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Winston-Salem

today, local time
Sunrise
06:56
Sunset
19:43
Daylight
12h 47m

Common questions

What's the weather in Winston-Salem today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Winston-Salem today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Winston-Salem today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Winston-Salem and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Winston-Salem?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Winston-Salem (CheckWeather Score 82/100), ahead of the American at 57. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Winston-Salem?
July is typically the warmest month in Winston-Salem, with average highs around 90°F.
How cold does Winston-Salem get?
The coldest month in Winston-Salem is January, when overnight lows average about 34°F.
How much rain does Winston-Salem get?
Winston-Salem sees roughly 41 in of precipitation a year, with January usually the wettest month.

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