Asheville, NC is known to have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Summer brings hot and humid conditions while winter can be quite cold and snowy. Spring and fall bring mild temperatures with occasional rain and thunderstorms. The region also experiences moderate amounts of rainfall throughout the year, providing enough moisture for lush vegetation and vibrant blooms in the springtime. The Appalachian Mountains surrounding Asheville provide a barrier against harsh weather patterns further inland, resulting in mild overall temperatures even during the hottest parts of the summer.
Asheville, North Carolina gets 44 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Asheville averages 10 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 212 sunny days per year in Asheville. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Asheville gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 118 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 25
Rain: averages 44 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 10 inches of snow a year