Asheville Weather Forecast
Asheville weather: 55°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Asheville is a city in North Carolina. Asheville is known for Blue Ridge Parkway and Biltmore. It has a population of about 95.000.
Right now it is 55°F (13°C) in Asheville with partly cloudy. It feels like 51°F. Today runs from 36°F to 69°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Asheville is April, May, June, August and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 85°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 25°F.
The closest major airport is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), about 172 mi away. Nearby highlights include Chimney Rock State Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Grayson Highlands State Park and Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 69°F is in line with the 69°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Asheville today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Asheville right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:58 PM, Oct 26 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Asheville
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 36° | 0% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 45° | 0% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 44° | 0% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☀️ Clear sky | 72° / 45° | 0% | 2 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 47° | 0% | 3 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 54° | 27% | 11 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌧️ Rain | 58° / 50° | 46% · 1,9 in | 12 mph | 0 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 51° | 23% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌥️ Fog | 71° / 50° | 19% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌧️ Rain | 60° / 52° | 20% · 0,6 in | 11 mph | 0 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌧️ Showers | 62° / 43° | 20% · 1,1 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 47° / 32° | 23% | 16 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 44° / 29° | 18% | 14 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 51° / 27° | 13% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 33° | 23% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 49° / 38° | 13% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 1 |
Climate in Asheville month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44° | 25° | 3,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 53° | 31° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 63° | 38° | 3,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 70° | 46° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 75° | 54° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 83° | 61° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 85° | 65° | 4,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 82° | 62° | 2,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 79° | 58° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 69° | 46° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 59° | 38° | 1,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 51° | 31° | 2,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Asheville
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Air quality and pollen in Asheville
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Asheville
Go in April, May, June, August and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Asheville?
Asheville is a city in North Carolina. Its coordinates are 35.5951, -82.5515. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Asheville right now?
It is currently 55°F (13°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 57% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Asheville?
April, May, June, August and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Asheville, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Asheville in?
Asheville observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 8:58 PM.
How many people live in Asheville?
Asheville has a population of approximately 95.000.
What is the nearest airport to Asheville?
The closest airports are Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 172 mi away and Nashville International Airport (BNA), 234 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Asheville?
Popular options include Chimney Rock State Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Grayson Highlands State Park, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Congaree National Park and New River Gorge National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 26, 2026 at 8:58 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
