Asheville weather in December
December in Asheville: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Asheville · #368 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 65/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Asheville climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 11°C / 51°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Rainfall | 92 mm / 3.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 0°C / 31°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.7 cm / 0.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Asheville in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Asheville?
- December in Asheville: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Asheville on SeasonMap's comfort score (65/100).
- What is the weather like in Asheville in December?
- In December, Asheville averages a daily high of 10.5°C and a low of 1°C, with about 91.9 mm of rain over roughly 10 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Asheville in December?
- Asheville has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in December.
- Does it snow in Asheville in December?
- Asheville sees roughly 1.7 cm of snowfall in December.