Asheville, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 6.8 °C (low) to 19.5 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1069.3 Millimeters. Asheville is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3.2 °C | 8.6 °C | 85.34 mm |
| February | -1.8 °C | 10.7 °C | 76.71 mm |
| March | 1.5 °C | 14.6 °C | 90.68 mm |
| April | 5.8 °C | 20 °C | 101.85 mm |
| May | 10.7 °C | 23.9 °C | 90.17 mm |
| June | 15 °C | 27.4 °C | 88.65 mm |
| July | 17.1 °C | 29.1 °C | 102.36 mm |
| August | 16.5 °C | 28.3 °C | 101.85 mm |
| September | 13.2 °C | 25.5 °C | 93.98 mm |
| October | 6.8 °C | 20.4 °C | 70.1 mm |
| November | 1.1 °C | 14.8 °C | 78.99 mm |
| December | -1.6 °C | 10.2 °C | 88.65 mm |
| Annual | 6.8 °C | 19.5 °C | 1069.33 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |