The climate of Asheville
The current climate in Asheville features temperatures ranging from a high of 30°C to a low of 9°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 21°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -2°C and in the warmer months around 19°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Asheville, North Carolina.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Asheville in recent years was 35°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -10°C in February 2015.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Asheville gets 1782 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 46 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Asheville?
The best time to visit Asheville for mild to warm weather is March and May up to November. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Asheville.
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Climate Table of Asheville
The climate table of Asheville shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 9 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 21 | 15 | 12 |
Temp. min (°C) | -2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 2 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 157 | 154 | 90 | 232 | 174 | 132 | 107 | 209 | 166 | 122 | 124 | 115 |
Snow (cm) | 29 | 8,8 | 1,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 6,8 |
UV Index | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Asheville, North Carolina. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Asheville
Yearly Temperature in Asheville
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Asheville, North Carolina. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Asheville
Total Yearly Precipitation in Asheville
Average Snowfall per Month in Asheville
Total Yearly Snowfall in Asheville
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Asheville, North Carolina. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Asheville
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Average weather in Asheville by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Asheville. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.