Buncombe County Weather Forecast
Buncombe County weather: 69°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Buncombe County
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 30 mph and 2 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,8 in, 2,5 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
16-day forecast for Buncombe County
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Aug 20 | 🌧️ Showers | 89° / 68° | 30% · 0,8 in | 14 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 21 | 🌧️ Heavy rain | 83° / 66° | 82% · 0,5 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 62° | 21% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☀️ Clear sky | 82° / 58° | 4% | 14 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 58° | 6% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 85° / 63° | 24% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 88° / 65° | 48% · 0,3 in | 3 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 88° / 65° | 52% · 0,6 in | 4 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 88° / 62° | 32% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 92° / 63° | 34% | 5 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 89° / 66° | 42% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 88° / 66° | 57% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 91° / 66° | 42% | 4 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | 93° / 66° | 45% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 90° / 65° | 35% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 42% | -- | — |
What this means for Buncombe County
Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 89°F is 6.8°F above the 82°F typical for this month.
A 30% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel. Around 0,8 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
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.
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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 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 5:05 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 5:05 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
