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Weather on February 16

Asheville, NC

55 Years of Data

Avg High
52°F
Avg Low
32°F
Warmest
2023
62°F avg
Coldest
1991
17°F avg

About This Date

February 16th in Asheville, NC typically brings cool winter weather, with average highs around 52°F and lows near 32°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest February 16th was in 2023 (62°F average), while the coldest was 1991 (17°F) — a 45°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 43% of recorded February 16th dates, with snow falling 14% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 3.5"). The last decade has been 4.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 4.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for February 16th in Asheville, NC? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Warming Trend
0.4°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202668°40°54°
202557°27°42°1.5"
202460°45°52°
2023warmest68°56°62°0.1"
202254°35°44°
202140°19°29°
202045°31°38°
201954°44°49°0.79"
201871°44°58°0.03"
201749°31°40°
201650°34°42°1.19"
201533°22°27°0.71"0.8"
201452°25°38°
201333°23°28°0.05"0.2"
201256°47°51°0.05"
201161°40°50°
201027°17°22°0.05"0.2"
200939°29°34°
200864°45°54°
200732°15°24°
200664°35°50°
200560°37°49°0.1"
200436°29°32°
200338°29°33°0.71"0.1"
200256°39°47°
200172°46°59°1.65"
200067°42°54°
199962°30°46°
199848°35°42°2.77"
199754°23°38°
199630°18°24°0.33"3.5"
199556°45°50°4.6"
199460°27°43°
199356°31°43°1.19"
199256°37°46°
1991coldest31°17°
199060°50°55°7.06"
198962°40°51°0.56"
198843°25°34°
198736°29°32°2.31"1.4"
198662°23°43°
198541°12°27°
198463°33°48°
198355°31°43°
198257°49°53°0.91"
198155°43°49°
198049°21°35°0.28"
197965°36°50°
197849°35°42°
197733°20°26°
197671°36°53°
197557°45°51°1.12"
197460°32°46°1.47"0.5"
197337°22°29°0.03"0.2"
197257°29°43°
197156°28°42°
56 years of data from ASHEVILLE

Asheville, NC Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Asheville, NC Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"6"12"JFMAMJJASOND2.1"0"
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Asheville, NC Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Best Time to Visit Asheville, NC

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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