Buncombe County Weather Forecast
Buncombe County weather: 71°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
7-day forecast for Buncombe County
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 60° | 23% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light rain | 86° / 64° | 26% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 64° | 65% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 85° / 63° | 46% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 63° | 28% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 64° | 25% | 4 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 65° | 25% | 9 mph | 7 |
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 85° / 63°
Drizzle · 46% rain · wind 11 mph
🌦️ 86° / 63°
Light drizzle · 28% rain · wind 5 mph
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
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 - 2 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 Buncombe County?
Buncombe County is a county in North Carolina. Its coordinates are 35.5951, -82.5515. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Buncombe County right now?
It is currently 71°F (22°C) with overcast. Humidity is 83% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Buncombe County?
April, May, June, August and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Buncombe County, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Buncombe County in?
Buncombe County observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 11:27 PM.
How many people live in Buncombe County?
Buncombe County has a population of approximately 275.000.
What is the nearest airport to Buncombe County?
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 Buncombe County?
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 (us-counties) - 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 26, 2026 at 11:27 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
