Asheville, NC weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Asheville now
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Asheville weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Asheville.
This week in Asheville
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Asheville
What is the weather usually like in Asheville?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 40.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,032 mm
- 11.5 insnowfall per year · 29 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Asheville: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ASHEVILLE, NC US (USW00013872), adjusted for the elevation of Asheville.
Asheville weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Asheville through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:39 AM | 7:38 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:55 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:23 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 6:12 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| July | 6:24 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:48 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:35 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Asheville?
Asheville has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 40.6 inches (1,032 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Asheville is May–June and September–October. At 2,133 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Asheville
What is the hottest month in Asheville?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Asheville?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Asheville?
About 40.6 inches (1,032 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Asheville?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Asheville?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Asheville have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Asheville in November?
Highs average 59°F and lows 37°F, with about 3.1 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Asheville?
Around 7:04 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:24 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Asheville weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Asheville.
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