Winston-Salem, NC Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Winston-Salem, a city in Forsyth County, North Carolina.
Overnight
52°F
Mostly Clear
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. East wind around 1 mph.
7-day forecast for Winston-Salem
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 52°F | Mostly Clear | 1 mph E | 0% |
| Wednesday | 76°F | Partly Sunny | 0 to 7 mph SE | 2% |
| Wednesday Night | 63°F | Rain Showers Likely | 3 to 7 mph S | 60% |
| Thursday | 75°F | Chance Rain Showers | 3 to 7 mph S | 25% |
| Thursday Night | 61°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 3 mph S | 55% |
| Friday | 73°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 3 mph W | 55% |
| Friday Night | 49°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear | 5 mph NW | 18% |
| Saturday | 65°F | Sunny | 3 to 8 mph NW | 2% |
| Saturday Night | 40°F | Mostly Clear | 2 to 7 mph NW | 0% |
| Sunday | 64°F | Sunny | 1 to 6 mph NW | 1% |
| Sunday Night | 40°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph NW | 4% |
| Monday | 65°F | Sunny | 2 to 7 mph NW | 1% |
| Monday Night | 39°F | Mostly Clear | 1 to 5 mph W | 1% |
| Tuesday | 67°F | Sunny | 1 to 7 mph W | 1% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Winston-Salem (36.103, -80.261). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Winston-Salem
Last spring frost
Mar 26
First fall frost
Nov 9
Growing season
228 days
Hardiness zone
8a
More local growing data for Winston-Salem: nearby ZIP 27109 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · North Carolina frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Winston Salem Rynlds Ap, Nc (3 mi from Winston-Salem). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.