Winston-Salem weather in June
In June, Winston-Salem sees average daytime highs of 85°F and overnight lows near 66°F, with 3.6 in of rain across 12.1 wet days and about 14.4 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 83°F in the first days to 87°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 26% of the time in June, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 18 min at the start of June to 14 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, June is Winston-Salem's 12th-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Winston-Salem's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 85°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 66°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 3.6 in
- 12.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 24 min
- 5:08 AM – 7:34 PM
- Cloud cover
- 60%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 5 mph
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.16 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.9
- out of 10
Winston-Salem is city in and the county seat of Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States.
- Density
- 696/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1766
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in June
Highs climb over the month, from about 83°F in the first days to 87°F by the end.
A typical June day in Winston-Salem reaches about 85°F in the afternoon and slips back to 66°F overnight — a 19°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 77°F and 93°F. Set against its neighbours, June runs about 7°F warmer than May and about 3°F cooler than July.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 |
| Avg low (°F) | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 82 | 63 |
| 2 | 82 | 63 |
| 3 | 83 | 64 |
| 4 | 83 | 64 |
| 5 | 83 | 64 |
| 6 | 83 | 64 |
| 7 | 83 | 65 |
| 8 | 84 | 65 |
| 9 | 84 | 65 |
| 10 | 84 | 65 |
| 11 | 84 | 66 |
| 12 | 85 | 66 |
| 13 | 85 | 66 |
| 14 | 85 | 66 |
| 15 | 85 | 66 |
| 16 | 85 | 67 |
| 17 | 86 | 67 |
| 18 | 86 | 67 |
| 19 | 86 | 67 |
| 20 | 86 | 67 |
| 21 | 86 | 68 |
| 22 | 87 | 68 |
| 23 | 87 | 68 |
| 24 | 87 | 68 |
| 25 | 87 | 68 |
| 26 | 87 | 68 |
| 27 | 87 | 69 |
| 28 | 87 | 69 |
| 29 | 88 | 69 |
| 30 | 88 | 69 |
How June really feels in Winston-Salem
Once humidity and wind are folded in, June averages 1 day that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in June is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Winston-Salem weather by month
How June compares with the rest of the year at a glance. June is the 3rd-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49° / 32° | 3.6 | 9.4 | 1.5 | 9.8 | 2.1 |
| Feb | 53° / 34° | 3.3 | 8.9 | 1.5 | 10.6 | 3.0 |
| Mar | 61° / 40° | 4.3 | 10 | 0.8 | 11.7 | 5.1 |
| Apr | 70° / 49° | 3.6 | 9.5 | 0 | 12.9 | 6.6 |
| May | 78° / 58° | 3.3 | 11 | 0 | 13.9 | 6.6 |
| Jun | 85° / 66° | 3.6 | 12.1 | 0 | 14.4 | 4.9 |
| Jul | 88° / 70° | 3.7 | 14.1 | 0 | 14.2 | 3.9 |
| Aug | 86° / 69° | 3.6 | 11.8 | 0 | 13.4 | 4.7 |
| Sep | 80° / 62° | 4.0 | 9 | 0 | 12.2 | 6.5 |
| Oct | 70° / 50° | 3.3 | 7.3 | 0 | 11.1 | 7.1 |
| Nov | 60° / 40° | 3.3 | 7.7 | 0.1 | 10.1 | 5.2 |
| Dec | 52° / 34° | 3.7 | 9 | 0.6 | 9.6 | 2.8 |
Cloud cover in June
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 26% of the time in June, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 22% of June, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 52%.
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| Clearer (%) | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 |
| Cloudier (%) | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45 | 55 |
| 2 | 45 | 55 |
| 3 | 44 | 56 |
| 4 | 44 | 56 |
| 5 | 44 | 56 |
| 6 | 45 | 55 |
| 7 | 45 | 55 |
| 8 | 45 | 55 |
| 9 | 45 | 55 |
| 10 | 46 | 54 |
| 11 | 46 | 54 |
| 12 | 47 | 53 |
| 13 | 48 | 52 |
| 14 | 48 | 52 |
| 15 | 48 | 52 |
| 16 | 49 | 51 |
| 17 | 49 | 51 |
| 18 | 50 | 50 |
| 19 | 50 | 50 |
| 20 | 50 | 50 |
| 21 | 49 | 51 |
| 22 | 49 | 51 |
| 23 | 49 | 51 |
| 24 | 50 | 50 |
| 25 | 50 | 50 |
| 26 | 49 | 51 |
| 27 | 49 | 51 |
| 28 | 49 | 51 |
| 29 | 48 | 52 |
| 30 | 48 | 52 |
Chance of precipitation in June
Winston-Salem gets around 3.6 in of rain over 12.1 wet days in June. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 40% and peaks near 44% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 38 |
| 2 | 38 |
| 3 | 38 |
| 4 | 38 |
| 5 | 38 |
| 6 | 39 |
| 7 | 39 |
| 8 | 39 |
| 9 | 39 |
| 10 | 39 |
| 11 | 40 |
| 12 | 40 |
| 13 | 40 |
| 14 | 40 |
| 15 | 40 |
| 16 | 40 |
| 17 | 40 |
| 18 | 40 |
| 19 | 40 |
| 20 | 40 |
| 21 | 41 |
| 22 | 41 |
| 23 | 41 |
| 24 | 42 |
| 25 | 42 |
| 26 | 42 |
| 27 | 43 |
| 28 | 43 |
| 29 | 43 |
| 30 | 44 |
Humidity in June
Most of June feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, June lands in the muggy band about 38% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 47% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Comfortable (%) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Humid (%) | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
| Muggy (%) | 26 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Oppressive (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 19 | 28 | 26 | 3 |
| 2 | 23 | 19 | 28 | 27 | 3 |
| 3 | 22 | 19 | 27 | 28 | 3 |
| 4 | 21 | 19 | 27 | 30 | 3 |
| 5 | 20 | 18 | 27 | 31 | 4 |
| 6 | 19 | 18 | 27 | 32 | 4 |
| 7 | 18 | 17 | 27 | 33 | 4 |
| 8 | 17 | 17 | 27 | 34 | 5 |
| 9 | 16 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 5 |
| 10 | 16 | 16 | 27 | 36 | 6 |
| 11 | 15 | 16 | 26 | 36 | 7 |
| 12 | 14 | 15 | 26 | 37 | 7 |
| 13 | 13 | 15 | 26 | 37 | 8 |
| 14 | 12 | 15 | 26 | 38 | 9 |
| 15 | 12 | 15 | 27 | 38 | 9 |
| 16 | 11 | 14 | 27 | 39 | 10 |
| 17 | 10 | 14 | 27 | 39 | 10 |
| 18 | 10 | 14 | 27 | 39 | 10 |
| 19 | 9 | 13 | 27 | 40 | 11 |
| 20 | 9 | 13 | 26 | 41 | 11 |
| 21 | 9 | 13 | 26 | 41 | 11 |
| 22 | 8 | 12 | 26 | 42 | 12 |
| 23 | 8 | 12 | 25 | 43 | 12 |
| 24 | 8 | 11 | 24 | 44 | 13 |
| 25 | 8 | 11 | 24 | 44 | 13 |
| 26 | 7 | 11 | 23 | 45 | 14 |
| 27 | 7 | 10 | 22 | 45 | 15 |
| 28 | 7 | 10 | 22 | 46 | 15 |
| 29 | 7 | 10 | 21 | 46 | 16 |
| 30 | 6 | 10 | 20 | 46 | 17 |
Wind in June
Winds average 5 mph in June.
Across June, daily wind ranges from about 5 mph on the calmest days to 5 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in June
Daylight runs from about 14 h 18 min at the start of June to 14 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over June. Sunrise moves from 5:10 AM to 5:11 AM, and sunset from 7:27 PM to 7:37 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:11 | 5:11 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:27 | 7:27 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:29 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:31 | 7:31 | 7:32 | 7:32 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:34 | 7:34 | 7:34 | 7:35 | 7:35 | 7:35 | 7:36 | 7:36 | 7:36 | 7:36 | 7:37 | 7:37 | 7:37 | 7:37 | 7:37 | 7:37 | 7:37 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.3 | 5:10 | 7:27 |
| 2 | 14.3 | 5:10 | 7:27 |
| 3 | 14.3 | 5:10 | 7:28 |
| 4 | 14.3 | 5:09 | 7:28 |
| 5 | 14.3 | 5:09 | 7:29 |
| 6 | 14.3 | 5:09 | 7:30 |
| 7 | 14.4 | 5:09 | 7:30 |
| 8 | 14.4 | 5:09 | 7:31 |
| 9 | 14.4 | 5:08 | 7:31 |
| 10 | 14.4 | 5:08 | 7:32 |
| 11 | 14.4 | 5:08 | 7:32 |
| 12 | 14.4 | 5:08 | 7:33 |
| 13 | 14.4 | 5:08 | 7:33 |
| 14 | 14.4 | 5:08 | 7:34 |
| 15 | 14.4 | 5:08 | 7:34 |
| 16 | 14.4 | 5:08 | 7:34 |
| 17 | 14.4 | 5:08 | 7:35 |
| 18 | 14.4 | 5:08 | 7:35 |
| 19 | 14.5 | 5:08 | 7:35 |
| 20 | 14.5 | 5:08 | 7:36 |
| 21 | 14.5 | 5:09 | 7:36 |
| 22 | 14.5 | 5:09 | 7:36 |
| 23 | 14.5 | 5:09 | 7:36 |
| 24 | 14.5 | 5:09 | 7:37 |
| 25 | 14.5 | 5:09 | 7:37 |
| 26 | 14.5 | 5:10 | 7:37 |
| 27 | 14.4 | 5:10 | 7:37 |
| 28 | 14.4 | 5:10 | 7:37 |
| 29 | 14.4 | 5:11 | 7:37 |
| 30 | 14.4 | 5:11 | 7:37 |
Solar energy in June
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in June, about 6.16 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.24 kWh/m² to a high of 6.16 kWh/m² in June across the year — June's 6.16 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Level | Bright | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 2 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.2 | Intense |
Is June a good time to visit Winston-Salem?
Our two travel scores rate June for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
June is a reasonable time to visit Winston-Salem for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Winston-Salem in June
From June's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In June, Winston-Salem sees daytime highs around 85°F and nights near 66°F. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 12 days see rain.
UV index in Winston-Salem in June
Clear-sky midday UV in June peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Winston-Salem peaks around July 13 at about 10 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 21 at about 2 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 10 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 6 | High |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | High |
| Oct | 5 | Moderate |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Moderate |
Air quality in Winston-Salem in June
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where June falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Winston-Salem is worst in July — around 18 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.2× the cleanest month (December, 8 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Good |
| Feb | 10 | Good |
| Mar | 12 | Good |
| Apr | 12 | Good |
| May | 14 | Moderate |
| Jun | 17 | Moderate |
| Jul | 18 | Moderate |
| Aug | 17 | Moderate |
| Sep | 13 | Moderate |
| Oct | 9 | Good |
| Nov | 8 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Winston-Salem?
Winston-Salem sits at 36.1°N, 80.2°W, 961 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Clemmons, 9.3 mi away.
Topography around Winston-Salem
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Winston-Salem.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Winston-Salem has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 269 ft around an average of 879 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 554 ft; within 50 miles, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,593 ft.
The land around Winston-Salem is covered by trees (51%) and artificial surfaces (35%) within 2 miles, trees (68%) and grassland (20%) within 10 miles, and trees (76%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Winston-Salem (36.0999°, -80.2442°, elevation 961 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).