Climate Summary
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| Asheville, North Carolina Climate Summary General Climate • Humid subtropical climate with warm, humid summers and mild, relatively dry winters.
• Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, which influence weather patterns. Temperature • Average Annual Temperature 56.3°F (13.5°C) • Average Summer Temperature (June-August) 73.8°F (23.2°C) • Average Winter Temperature (December-February) 37.6°F (3.1°C) • Record High Temperature 102°F (38.9°C) • Record Low Temperature -13°F (-25°C) Precipitation • Average Annual Precipitation 42.91 inches (1090 mm) • Average Monthly Precipitation (Wettest Month) 4.93 inches (125 mm) in March • Average Monthly Precipitation (Driest Month) 2.76 inches (70 mm) in October • Average Snowfall 10.2 inches (26 cm) Humidity • Average Relative Humidity 70% • Highest Relative Humidity 85% in January • Lowest Relative Humidity 55% in October Wind • Average Wind Speed 7.1 mph (11.4 km/h) • Prevailing Wind Direction West-northwest Sunshine • Average Annual Sunshine Hours 2,600 hours • Average Monthly Sunshine Hours (Sunniest Month) 270 hours in July • Average Monthly Sunshine Hours (Cloudiest Month) 150 hours in December Other Climate Features • Tornado Risk Moderate • Hurricane Risk Low • Fog Frequent in the mountains, especially in the fall and winter. • Ice Storms Occasional, especially in the winter. • Droughts Uncommon, but can occur during the summer months. |
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| Facts & Historical Information
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| Natural History • Asheville is home to the Biltmore Estate, the largest private residence in the US, with over 250 rooms and 8,000 acres of gardens, forests, and vineyards. • The Blue Ridge Parkway, one of the most scenic drives in the country, runs through Asheville, offering stunning views of the Appalachian Mountains. • The Asheville Botanical Gardens feature 10 acres of diverse plant life, including a Japanese garden and a conifer collection. Science • The University of North Carolina at Asheville (UNCA) is a leading research institution with strengths in environmental science, sustainability, and health sciences. • The National Climatic Data Center (NCDC) is headquartered in Asheville, collecting and archiving climate data from around the world. • The Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) offers interactive exhibits on science, technology, and natural history. Personalities • Thomas Wolfe, the renowned novelist, was born and raised in Asheville. • George Vanderbilt, the founder of the Biltmore Estate, was a prominent industrialist and philanthropist. • Carl Sandburg, the renowned poet, spent his later years in Asheville, where he wrote some of his most famous works. |
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Tourist Attractions
| 1. Biltmore: The Biltmore is a historic house and gardens located in Asheville, North Carolina. It was built by George Vanderbilt between 1889 and 1895 and is the largest private home in the United States. The Biltmore is a popular tourist attraction, and visitors can tour the house, gardens, and winery. 2. Blue Ridge Parkway: The Blue Ridge Parkway is a scenic road that runs through the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina and Virginia. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the region, and visitors can enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, and camping along the parkway. 3. Great Smoky Mountains National Park: The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a national park that is located in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee. It is one of the most visited national parks in the United States, and visitors can enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, and wildlife viewing in the park. |
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