Black Mountain, North Carolina Weather
Black Mountain, 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, soil and crop conditions for Black Mountain, Buncombe County.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Black Mountain.
About Black Mountain, North Carolina
Black Mountain rises, a robust shoulder against the sky, its slopes draped in the deep, verdant hues of the Blue Ridge. It lies 13.1 miles east of Asheville, NC (from Asheville, NC: bearing 85°T), and is situated 4.6 miles east-north-east of Swannanoa. Here, the air carries the scent of pine and damp earth, a perpetual coolness that lingers even in the height of summer, a blessing from its considerable elevation. The terrain is a study in contrasts: sharp, rocky outcrops punctuate the softer, undulating contours of the hills, while clear, quick streams tumble down its flanks, their murmur a constant undertone to the rustle of leaves. This is a place where the horizon feels close, yet vast, a panorama of layered ridges that fade into the hazy distance, kissed by a light that softens at dusk, turning the western sky to bruised plum and rose. The story of Black Mountain is one of quiet resilience and a rich cultural vein, its economy once tethered to timber and the railroad that brought it to prominence. Now, a gentler rhythm prevails, a blend of artisanal crafts and the enduring appeal of its natural beauty, drawing visitors who seek solace and inspiration. The legacy of its past is evident in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of its downtown, a place where independent shops and welcoming cafes foster a sense of unhurried connection. Black Mountain has long been a haven for artists and writers, their creative spirit woven into the fabric of the community, contributing to a unique character that feels both rooted and open, a place where the past whispers from the hills and the present unfolds with a gentle grace.
Live animated radar for Black Mountain and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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| Location | Black Mountain, Buncombe County, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 35.617895°N, 82.32123°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 28711 |
| Area Code | 828 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Black Mountain, North Carolina Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Black Mountain, 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 Black Mountain includes coordinates 35.617895°N, 82.321230°W, situated in Buncombe County. ZIP code 28711. 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.
