Asheville, NC weather in July
Expect warm, often humid weather with frequent rain in Asheville in July, with highs near 86°F and lows near 65°F. Rain falls on about 14 days. It is one of the warmest months in Asheville.
- Normal high
- 86°F
- Normal low
- 65°F
- Wet days
- 14
- 4.1 in total
- Muggy days
- 18
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 85°F | 86°F |
| Normal low | 64°F | 65°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 44% | 43% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:18 am / 8:49 pm | 6:37 am / 8:35 pm |
| Daylight | 14.5 h | 14.0 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical July day
- 6 am65°Fdew point 63°F
- 9 am73°Fdew point 65°F
- Noon80°Fdew point 65°F
- 3 pm81°Fdew point 64°F
- 6 pm78°Fdew point 65°F
- 9 pm72°Fdew point 66°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Asheville Rgnl Airport (12 mi away); average wind 5 mph; clear or few clouds in 58% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 28%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more7 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more18 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow14 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 4.1 in; a dry July brings about 2.4 in and a wet one about 5.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202016: average high 91°F
- Coolest July2009: average high 80°F
- Wettest July2013: 12.1 in
- Driest July1992: 1.2 in
- Highest reading99°F (July 1, 2012)
- Lowest reading52°F (July 30, 2014)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 83°F | 86°F | 85°F |
| Normal low | 61°F | 65°F | 64°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 14 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Daylight | 14.5 h | 14.3 h | 13.5 h |
Highs change by +3°F from June and -1°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Warmer: Concord, NC112 mi · high 92°F · 10 wet days
- Drier: Charlotte, NC100 mi · high 90°F · 11 wet days
How Asheville ranks in July
- Normal high216th warmest of 378 cities; 9th of 10 in North Carolina
- Wet days346th driest of 378
- Comfortable days178th most of 340
What to pack for Asheville in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 86°F and about 18 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 14 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.3 hours of daylight and highs near 86°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 320 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Asheville in July?
The normal high is 86°F and the normal low is 65°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 99°F (July 1, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Asheville in July?
About 14 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.1 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2013 (12.1 in); the driest was in 1992 (1.2 in).
Is July a good time to visit Asheville?
July ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Asheville (48 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day and about 7 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are April, May and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Asheville (USW00013872), 0.4 mi SSW of the city center, 2,238 ft (111 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Asheville Rgnl Airport (USW00003812), 12 mi S of the city center, 2,117 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Asheville Regional Airport (723150-03812), 12 mi S of the city center, 2,118 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.