Asheville Weather Forecast
Asheville weather: 72°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Asheville
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
10 dry days, 4 days above 90°F and humidity at 82%. Hot, dry and windy together is what drives fire spread.
Light haze overhead right now. Aerosol readings cannot separate wildfire smoke from dust, so treat this as a haze signal, not a fire confirmation.
Air quality and pollen in Asheville
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Health and safety today
| Skin and UV | Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long. |
|---|---|
| General | Conditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing. |
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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 72°F (22°C) with overcast. Humidity is 82% 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 11:10 AM.
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 21, 2026 at 11:10 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
