Asheville, North Carolina Weather
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Asheville weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 5Overcast——85°56°—
- SaturdayJun 6Overcast——86°60°+1°
- SundayJun 7Overcast12%—83°59°-3°
- MondayJun 8Light Drizzle48%0.05″76°64°-7°
- TuesdayJun 9Light Showers38%0.40″71°63°-5°
- WednesdayJun 10Drizzle46%0.01″75°64°+4°
- ThursdayJun 11Drizzle38%—79°64°+4°
AQI 48 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI down 35 over the last 6 hours — air quality is improving sharply. PM2.5 at 9.4 µg/m³ (AQI 52) with a 0.95 fine-to-coarse ratio and 4 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 9.4 µg/m³ (AQI 52) with a 0.95 fine-to-coarse ratio and 4 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.95
- Wind
- calm
- Recent rain
- 0h in last 6h
- Pattern
- stagnant smoke
Trends
Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.
Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
The higher the clouds, the finer the weather.
- Moonrise
- 4:19 AM
- Moonset
- 2:46 PM
- In sign
- ♒︎ Aquarius
Fireflies pulse through the magnolias
Asheville at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 15°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 20 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of June 5, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July brings Asheville's peak warmth at roughly 75°F mean temperature, while January delivers the year's coldest conditions at around 38°F. Precipitation follows its own calendar, with July's 4.1 inches representing the wettest period and October's 2.6 inches marking the driest stretch.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38° | 3.3″ | 6 |
| February | 42° | 2.9″ | 6 |
| March | 48° | 3.5″ | 7 |
| April | 57° | 3.7″ | 7 |
| May | 65° | 3.5″ | 7 |
| June | 72° | 3.4″ | 8 |
| July | 75° | 4.1″ | 8 |
| August | 74° | 3.6″ | 7 |
| September | 68° | 3.7″ | 6 |
| October | 58° | 2.6″ | 4 |
| November | 48° | 3.0″ | 5 |
| December | 41° | 3.3″ | 6 |
Regional context
Asheville falls within a humid subtropical climate region, sharing temperature ranges, seasonal rhythms, and growing conditions with other cities in this climatic zone.
Similar climates: Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC, Winston-Salem, NC, Durham, NC, Greensboro, NC.
Naturalist notes
Late May brings the arrival of migrating ruby-throated hummingbirds to Asheville's gardens and woodlands.
Mountain laurel blooms peak across the surrounding slopes during late May and early June.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Asheville?
- Asheville typically sees its last spring frost around mid-March, while the first fall frost usually occurs around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Asheville?
- July stands as the wettest month, delivering approximately 4.1 inches of rain on average, contributing to the city's annual total of roughly 41 inches.
- What is the warmest month in Asheville?
- July typically records the year's highest temperatures, averaging about 75°F.
- What is the coldest month in Asheville?
- January brings the coldest temperatures, averaging about 38°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Asheville?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost in mid-March, while warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait 1–2 weeks after that date.
- How many rainy days does Asheville get?
- Asheville experiences about 78 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Asheville?
- Asheville's USDA hardiness zone reflects its lowest average winter temperatures; the USDA's online lookup tool provides the current zone designation when you enter the city's ZIP code.
Climate
Asheville, North Carolina experiences a humid subtropical climate. Winter temperatures in January hover near 38°F, while July averages reach 75°F, creating a 37°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, the city receives approximately 41 inches of precipitation distributed across roughly 78 rainy days.
Local weather patterns emerge from the city's position at 35.6°N latitude, its elevation, and proximity to large water bodies. These factors determine frost timing, growing conditions, and daily weather variations.