Gashes Creek, NC

Unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina

Gashes Creek is a small unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It is 3.2 miles W of Asheville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28803.

Gashes Creek at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
Buncombe County
ZIP code
28803
Nearest town
Asheville (3.2 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
35.5667, -82.4953

Weather in Gashes Creek now

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Gashes Creek weather by the hour

Gashes Creek weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gashes Creek.

This week in Gashes Creek

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gashes Creek

What is the weather usually like in Gashes Creek?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

24°41°58°74°91°48°29°Jan52°32°Feb59°38°Mar69°46°Apr76°54°May83°61°Jun86°65°Jul85°64°Aug79°58°Sep69°47°Oct59°37°Nov51°32°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.3"Jan2.9"Feb3.5"Mar3.7"Apr3.5"May3.4"Jun4.1"Jul3.6"Aug3.7"Sep2.6"Oct3.1"Nov3.3"Dec

Best time to visit Gashes Creek: 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 Gashes Creek.

Gashes Creek weather month by month

January
48° 29°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.8 in of snow
February
52° 32°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.2 in of snow
March
59° 38°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.0 in of snow
April
69° 46°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
May
76° 54°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
83° 61°F
3.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
86° 65°F
4.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
85° 64°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
79° 58°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
69° 47°F
2.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
59° 37°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
December
51° 32°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Gashes Creek through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:37 AM5:41 PM10 h 4 min
February7:14 AM6:13 PM10 h 58 min
March7:38 AM7:38 PM11 h 59 min
April6:55 AM8:04 PM13 h 8 min
May6:23 AM8:29 PM14 h 5 min
June6:12 AM8:48 PM14 h 36 min
July6:24 AM8:47 PM14 h 22 min
August6:48 AM8:20 PM13 h 32 min
September7:11 AM7:38 PM12 h 26 min
October7:35 AM6:56 PM11 h 20 min
November7:04 AM5:24 PM10 h 20 min
December7:30 AM5:19 PM9 h 48 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Gashes Creek?

Gashes Creek 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 Gashes Creek is May–June and September–October. 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.

Webcams near Gashes Creek

The closest live webcam is Black Mountain, 10.4 miles E of Gashes Creek.

Black MountainBlack Mountain · 10.4 mi EOn Windy
Lake Lure › North-east: Chimney RockLake Lure · 16.6 mi SEOn Windy
CantonCanton · 18.4 mi SWOn Windy
Canton › SouthCanton · 18.4 mi SWOn Windy
Montreat › NorthMontreat · 18.9 mi NEOn Windy
Pensacola › South-east: North Carolina, United States: Black Mountains, North CarolinaPensacola · 22.1 mi NEOn Windy
Concord: mountain air country clubConcord · 22.6 mi NOn Windy
Gap Creek: US-25 S @ SC/NC LineGap Creek · 27.2 mi SOn Windy
ColumbusColumbus · 30.4 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Gashes Creek.

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Questions about Gashes Creek

Where is Gashes Creek, NC?

Gashes Creek is an unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina, 3.2 miles W of Asheville.

What county is Gashes Creek in?

Gashes Creek is in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Gashes Creek, NC?

The ZIP code for Gashes Creek is 28803.

What is the nearest town to Gashes Creek?

Asheville, 3.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Gashes Creek?

Yes. The closest is Black Mountain, 10.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Gashes Creek?

July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Gashes Creek?

January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Gashes Creek?

About 40.6 inches (1,032 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Gashes Creek?

Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Gashes Creek?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Gashes Creek have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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