Asheville Weather Forecast
Asheville weather: 68°F, clear. 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 68°F (20°C) in Asheville with clear. It feels like 67°F. Today runs from 63°F to 79°F. Chance of precipitation is 16%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - 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 slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 79°F is 3.4°F below the 82°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Asheville today at 9.5/10. 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.
Weather in Asheville right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:37 PM, Aug 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌥️ Fog | 79° / 63° | 16% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 60° | 0% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 59° | 3% | 4 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 60° | 39% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light rain | 70° / 64° | 67% · 0,3 in | 4 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 62° | 50% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 64° | 39% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 79° / 65° | 32% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 66° | 40% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 64° | 38% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 67° | 41% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 63° | 45% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 58° | 39% | 3 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 60° | 50% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 88° / 60° | 58% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌧️ Rain | 71° / 64° | 40% · 0,4 in | 7 mph | 3 |
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° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 78° | 56° | 5,2 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 68°F (20°C) with clear. Humidity is 61% and wind is 6 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 3:37 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 August 24, 2026 at 3:37 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
