Asheville Weather Forecast
Asheville weather: 67°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Asheville?
No - rain is unlikely in Asheville today.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Over the next 7 days, about 1,3 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Wed, Thu and Fri.
The next 7 days carry about 2.7 times a normal week's rain for August (1,3 in against 0,5 in).
16-day forecast for Asheville
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 79° / 56° | 0% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 59° | 4% | 6 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ⛈️ Violent showers | 82° / 64° | 58% · 0,8 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 70° / 63° | 72% · 0,1 in | 3 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 61° | 75% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 80° / 63° | 39% · 0,3 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 64° | 31% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 64° | 21% | 5 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 65° | 27% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 92° / 67° | 29% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 93° / 68° | 30% | 4 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 92° / 67° | 43% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 91° / 66° | 42% · 0,1 in | 3 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 83° / 66° | 48% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light showers | 78° / 65° | 39% · 0,4 in | 5 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 78° / 64° | 39% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 4 |
What this means for Asheville
Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 79°F is 3.2°F below the 82°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 73°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 67°F (20°C) with clear. Humidity is 58% and wind is 4 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 10:56 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 10:56 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
