Hourly Weather Forecast for Asheville, NC - The Weather Channel | Weather.com (2024)

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What kind of weather does Asheville, NC have? ›

With four beautiful seasons reflected by the Blue Ridge mountains, Asheville's climate is pleasant year-round. Elevated at 2,165 feet, Asheville experiences mild winters with an average temperature in the 30's, crisp Fall and Spring days, and warm summers, perfect for outdoor activities for both residents and visitors.

Winter in Asheville sees temperatures dipping into the 30s and 40s Fahrenheit (0-10°C), with occasional snowfall and rainfall averaging around 3-4 inches.

The average snowfall in Asheville is approximately 12 inches a year. Compare that to the national average of 28 inches and you'll suddenly understand why residents are always so blase about snow. On average, January through March is the prime time to expect snow, with average totals around 3-4 inches.

Low 66F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 40%. Rain showers in the morning with scattered thunderstorms arriving in the afternoon.

The driest month in Asheville is October with 3.17 inches of precipitation, and with 4.59 inches March is the wettest month.

Racial distribution of Asheville population: 80.88% are white, 10.39% are Black or African American, 0.23% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.49% are Asian, 0.38% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.79% are some other race and 4.84% are multiracial.

The crime rate in Asheville, North Carolina, was twice the United States average in 2020 at 509. It was substantially higher than 97% of the country's cities. Per 100,000 people, there were 11 murders, 54 rapes, 153 robberies, 543 assaults, 730 burglaries, and 523 auto thefts in 2020 alone.

March can be volatile, and it certainly was in 1993. News 13 has compiled a special of 1993 footage that chronicled every aspect of the storm that hit in two-day stretch March 12 and 13, 30 years ago. It dumped two feet of snow on our mountains accompanied by high winds.

Asheville is ranked in the top 20 on a list of Best Places to Live in the U.S. for 2024-2025. The list, published May 21 by U.S. News & World Report, named a total of 25 cities. The cities included four from N.C., two of which are in the top 10.

The last measurable snow to fall at Asheville Regional Airport was on March 13, 2022. The newest streak bests the old streak of 736 days which ran from Feb. 11, 2011, to Feb 15, 2013. Asheville averages just more than 10 inches of snow a year.

What is the best time of year to visit Asheville, NC? ›

Fall is considered by many to be the premier time to visit Asheville, NC. The colder weather brings some of the best fall foliage viewing in the world to the area.

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The current weather report for Asheville NC, as of 6:55 PM EDT, has a sky condition of Mostly Clear with the visibility of 10 mile(s).

Downtown Asheville has a Minimal Wind Factor™, which means there is a very low likelihood that hurricane, tornado or severe storm winds will impact this area.

Asheville, North Carolina is one of those places that experiences a true four seasons. You can expect snow during the winter, rainy but warm spring days, hot sunny afternoons come summer and brilliant autumns with changing leaves.

Even with its mountain locale, summer can get hot in Asheville. Daytime temperatures climb into the low- to mid-80s and the region sees higher levels of humidity during the summer months compared to the rest of the year.

Asheville is ranked in the top 20 on a list of Best Places to Live in the U.S. for 2024-2025. The list, published May 21 by U.S. News & World Report, named a total of 25 cities. The cities included four from N.C., two of which are in the top 10.