Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 57°F annual avg 3 stations
Asheville, NC Climate
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- 57°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 40.6"
- Annual precip
- 208d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 3 weather stations (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Asheville
Asheville, North Carolina averages 57°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 57°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 40.6"
- annual precipitation · 12" snow
- 208 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
57°F (14°C)
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
47°F
Annual Precip
40.6"
Annual Snow
11.5"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
57°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
40.6"
Plus 11.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Asheville) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Asheville area.
How Asheville compares to every U.S. city
Asheville's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
78 Top 26% higher than 74% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Asheville
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Asheville captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3" | 3.8" | 20.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9" | 2.2" | 15.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5" | 2.0" | 9.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7" | 0.3" | 1.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.6 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.2 |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.3 |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 1.6 | 0.1 |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0" | 0.5" | 10.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3" | 2.7" | 17.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.3"
Snow: 3.8"
11.5 days with precipitation
February 2.9"
Snow: 2.2"
10.9 days with precipitation
March 3.5"
Snow: 2.0"
12.0 days with precipitation
April 3.7"
Snow: 0.3"
10.8 days with precipitation
May 3.5"
11.5 days with precipitation
June 3.4"
12.4 days with precipitation
July 4.1"
13.8 days with precipitation
August 3.6"
12.1 days with precipitation
September 3.7"
9.0 days with precipitation
October 2.6"
7.3 days with precipitation
November 3.0"
Snow: 0.5"
8.7 days with precipitation
December 3.3"
Snow: 2.7"
10.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 31
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 6
50% probability date
Growing Season
208 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,879
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,092
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Asheville's climate means for you
Asheville runs 57°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 208 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 6 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,879 heating and 1,092 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Asheville, NC
An annual average temperature of 57°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 68°F to a mean daily low of 47°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Asheville, North Carolina. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from 3 weather stations and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Asheville should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 40.6 inches, with 11.5 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 208 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 6 and the first fall freeze near October 31. And on the energy front, 3,879 heating degree days and 1,092 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Asheville scores 78/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Asheville, NC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Asheville, North Carolina is 57°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 29°F (-2°C).
How much rain does Asheville get? ▼
Asheville receives 40.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 11.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Asheville? ▼
Asheville has a climate comfort score of 78/100 (Good), milder than 74% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Asheville? ▼
Asheville has approximately 208 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 6 and the first fall freeze around October 31.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Asheville? ▼
Asheville has 3,879 heating degree days and 1,092 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Asheville climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from 3 weather stations near Asheville.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00013872. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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