Asheville, NC Weather
Asheville hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 76°F (24°C) is right in line with the typical September high of 78°F (25°C).
Current conditions in detail
Asheville weather tomorrow (Wednesday, September 16)
Tomorrow in Asheville looks sunny, with a high of 83° and an overnight low of 62°. Rain is unlikely (11% chance). Winds top out near 7 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (high).
Asheville 14-day forecast
About the weather in Asheville
Asheville runs on a dry-summer rhythm: the warmest months are also the driest. November averages 2.8 inches (70 mm) while the wet season peaks in September at 4.3 inches (108 mm). Highs range from 46°F (8°C) to 84°F (29°C).
Asheville weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 84°F (29°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 46°F (8°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 94°F (34°C) high · -1°F (-19°C) low
- Wettest month: September (9 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (12.0 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical
- Annual swing: 21°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 11°C
- Snow: about 5 days a year
- Months with freezing average lows: 2
- Average humidity: 74%
Temperatures through the year
Overnight lows average at or below freezing for 2 months, January through February. January is the coolest month, with highs of 46°F (8°C) and lows near 28°F (-2°C). Warmth peaks in July: highs of 84°F (29°C), lows of 64°F (18°C). The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 94°F (34°C) and bottoms at -1°F (-19°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records. September is the wettest month at 4.3 inches (108 mm) over 9 days; November is the driest.
Rain, sun and snow
Days and nights are about 11°C apart on average - wider than roughly 86% of the cities we track.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Through spring, Asheville is mild: 66°F (19°C) by day, 44°F (7°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 35 of the 90 days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer brings hot afternoons here - highs near 82°F (28°C), nights near 62°F (16°C), and rain falls on around 43 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 11.7 hours of sun a day.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Asheville is mild, with daytime highs averaging 68°F (20°C) and nights around 47°F (8°C); expect showers on roughly 23 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Through winter, Asheville stays firmly cold: 50°F (10°C) by day, 31°F (-1°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 31 of the 90 days, plus about 4 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Asheville by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46° | 28° | 10 | 3.7 in | 6.7 h/day | 72% |
| February | 52° | 32° | 12 | 4.0 in | 7.0 h/day | 73% |
| March | 59° | 37° | 12 | 3.6 in | 8.3 h/day | 70% |
| April | 66° | 42° | 10 | 3.7 in | 9.9 h/day | 70% |
| May | 73° | 52° | 13 | 3.7 in | 10.9 h/day | 75% |
| June | 80° | 59° | 12 | 2.9 in | 12.0 h/day | 75% |
| July | 84° | 64° | 16 | 3.1 in | 12.0 h/day | 77% |
| August | 82° | 62° | 15 | 3.8 in | 11.2 h/day | 79% |
| September | 78° | 58° | 9 | 4.3 in | 10.1 h/day | 77% |
| October | 68° | 47° | 7 | 3.4 in | 8.9 h/day | 76% |
| November | 57° | 37° | 7 | 2.8 in | 7.6 h/day | 73% |
| December | 51° | 33° | 9 | 4.0 in | 6.2 h/day | 76% |