Climate normals · 1970–2000
Asheville Climate
Asheville is a city in United States (NC) with a population of about 95,056. Its average annual temperature is 12.6°C (55°F), with roughly 1241 mm of rain per year.
12.6°C
Avg Temp
1241
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Asheville Climate
Asheville has an average annual temperature of 12.6°C (55°F) and receives about 1241 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
12.6°C
Avg Temp
1241
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2° / 36° | 105 mm |
| February | 4° / 39° | 102 mm |
| March | 8° / 46° | 126 mm |
| April | 12° / 54° | 96 mm |
| May | 17° / 62° | 116 mm |
| June | 21° / 69° | 112 mm |
| July | 23° / 73° | 106 mm |
| August | 22° / 71° | 116 mm |
| September | 19° / 66° | 93 mm |
| October | 13° / 56° | 82 mm |
| November | 8° / 47° | 96 mm |
| December | 4° / 39° | 91 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Asheville
The most comfortable months to visit Asheville are typically June, August and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 29°C high). The coldest is January (near -4°C low). March is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Asheville are typically June, August and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Asheville, United States has an average annual temperature of 12.6°C and about 1241 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Asheville average about 29°C (84°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.