Buncombe County Weather Forecast
Buncombe County weather: 52°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Buncombe County weather in January
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Climate in Buncombe County 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).
Best time to visit Buncombe County
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 65°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Buncombe County compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Buncombe County.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | 0 mi | 56°F | about the same | 34 in |
| Chimney Rock State Park | 20 mi | 57°F | about the same | 44 in |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 53 mi | 48°F | 40°F cooler | 57 in |
| Gatlinburg | 54 mi | 61°F | +37°F warmer | 56 in |
| Grayson Highlands State Park | 92 mi | 46°F | 42°F cooler | 45 in |
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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 52°F (11°C) with clear. Humidity is 57% and wind is 5 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 10:38 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 October 23, 2026 at 10:38 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
