Asheville, North Carolina Weather
Asheville, North Carolina — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Asheville, Buncombe County.
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About Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville breathes deeply in the embrace of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a landscape sculpted by ancient forces and painted with the verdant hues of the Appalachian range. It lies 39.4 miles south-east of Cocke, TN (from Cocke, TN: bearing 126°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north-north-west of Arden. Its history is deeply rooted in the fertile river valleys and the rugged terrain that both protected and isolated it, fostering a spirit of independence and resilience. The French Broad River, a vital artery, has long shaped the region, influencing settlement patterns and early economic endeavors that leaned towards agriculture and timber. The arrival of the railroad in the late 19th century, however, ushered in an era of transformation, connecting Asheville to wider markets and laying the groundwork for its burgeoning tourism industry, a legacy that continues to define its economic landscape. The very air here, often cool and carrying the scent of pine, seems to hold the quiet wisdom of these ancient hills. The cultural character of Asheville is a vibrant mosaic, a blend of Appalachian traditions and a progressive, artistic sensibility that draws people from all walks of life. The iconic Biltmore Estate stands as a grand testament to a Gilded Age vision, a stark contrast to the more bohemian spirit found in its downtown galleries and music venues. Asheville is home to the University of North Carolina Asheville, a respected institution that contributes to the city's intellectual pulse, and its creative energy is palpable, evident in the numerous festivals and the thriving arts scene. While it doesn't boast professional major league sports teams, its passion for college athletics, particularly basketball and football, runs deep. The city has also been a magnet for a diverse array of notable individuals, drawn by its natural beauty and unique atmosphere, including writers, musicians, and artists who have found inspiration in the luminous mountain light.
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| Location | Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 35.600945°N, 82.554015°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 28801, 28806, 28802, 28803, 28804 |
| Area Code | 828 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Asheville, North Carolina Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Asheville, North Carolina, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Asheville includes coordinates 35.600945°N, 82.554015°W, situated in Buncombe County. ZIP code 28801, 28806, 28802, 28803, 28804. Telephone area code: 828. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
