Buncombe County Weather Forecast
Buncombe County weather: 69°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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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 69°F (21°C) with clear. Humidity is 75% and wind is 3 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 4:53 AM.
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 21, 2026 at 4:53 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
