Ashe County, NC has a humid subtropical climate with mild winters and hot summers. The average annual temperature in Ashe is 61°F (16°C). During the winter months, temperatures range from 30 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit (–1 to 10°C) while summers can get as warm as 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32°C). Precipitation levels are relatively high throughout the year with most of it falling in spring and summer. Both snowfall and sleet can occur during the winter months, but are usually light. Despite its low elevation, Ashe County does experience occasional cold snaps that bring temperatures into the teens or even single digits.
Ashe County, North Carolina gets 51 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Ashe County averages 20 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 200 sunny days per year in Ashe County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Ashe County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 130 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 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 20
Rain: averages 51 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 20 inches of snow a year