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Asheville, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Buncombe County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
94,369
Population
2,075/sq mi density
$67,221
Median Income
$41,818 per capita
$411,000
Home Value
$454,142 Zillow
$1,303
Median Rent
32.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
298 sunny days/yr
742
Violent Crime/100K
6,325 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$67,221 median income, 2.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$411,000 home value, $1,303/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
742 violent crimes/100K (95% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Asheville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,064 ft (629 m) |
| Area | 45.9 sq mi (118.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,075/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5710°N, 82.5527°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Buncombe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Asheville Regional (AVL) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0440 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
Asheville has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 39°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (3.2").