Asheville, NC Weather
Asheville hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 84°F (29°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 82°F (28°C).
Current conditions in detail
Asheville weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Asheville looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 81° and an overnight low of 61°. There is a 80% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 2 mph, and the UV index reaches 10 (very high).
Asheville 14-day forecast
About the weather in Asheville
Located in North Carolina, United States, Asheville experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Afternoon temperatures peak near 84°F (29°C) in July and dip to about 46°F (8°C) in January, with around 43.0 inches (1091 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Asheville weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 84°F (29°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 46°F (8°C)
- Record high: 94°F (34°C) · Record low: -1°F (-19°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: September (9 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (12.0 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 5 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 84°F (29°C) and overnight lows stay near 64°F (18°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 46°F (8°C) and lows around 28°F (-2°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 94°F (34°C) and dropped as low as -1°F (-19°C).
Rain, sun and snow
September is usually the wettest month. It brings about 4.3 inches (108 mm) of rain over 9 days, while November is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.0 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 5 days in a typical year, mostly from December through March.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Asheville is mild, with daytime highs averaging 66°F (19°C) and nights around 44°F (7°C); expect showers on roughly 35 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Asheville is hot, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 62°F (16°C); expect showers on roughly 43 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Asheville is crisp but comfortable, 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)
Winter in Asheville runs cold, with daytime highs averaging 50°F (10°C) and nights around 31°F (-1°C); expect showers on roughly 31 days across the season, plus around 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% |