Asheville, NC All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Asheville, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 100°F (38°C) | June 30, 2012 |
| Record Low | -16.9°F (-27°C) | January 21, 1985 |
| Lowest High | 3.9°F (-16°C) | February 8, 1895 |
| Highest Low | 77°F (25°C) | July 17, 1887 |
| Highest Mean | 85°F (29°C) | June 30, 1936 |
| Lowest Mean | -4°F (-20°C) | January 21, 1985 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 6.40" (162.6 mm) | October 18, 1879 |
| Max in One Month | 17.63" (447.7 mm) | September 2024 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | October 1963 |
| Max in One Year | 61.14" (1553.0 mm) | 2013 |
| Least in One Year | 22.83" (579.9 mm) | 1925 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 16.0" (40.6 cm) | March 13, 1993 |
| Max in One Month | 28.8" (73.2 cm) | March 1960 |
| Max in One Season | 43.0" (109.1 cm) | 1968-69 |
| Max in One Year | 49.4" (125.6 cm) | 1969 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.4" (1.0 cm) | October 1, 1952 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.4" (1.0 cm) | October 1, 1952 |
| Latest Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | May 7, 1992 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | May 7, 1992 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | November 1, 1876 – December 31, 2024 | |
| Precipitation | August 1, 1876 – December 31, 2024 | |
| Snowfall | November 20, 1876 – December 31, 2024 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at ASHEVILLE. Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Asheville, NC?
The all-time record high in Asheville, NC is 100°F (38°C), set on June 30, 2012.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Asheville, NC?
The all-time record low in Asheville, NC is -16.9°F (-27°C), set on January 21, 1985.
What is the most rain Asheville, NC has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Asheville, NC is 6.40 inches, on October 18, 1879.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Asheville, NC?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Asheville, NC is 16.0 inches, on March 13, 1993.
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