Winter: Asheville is protected by the surrounding mountains, so we seldom have a major snowfall in the city. Highs usually run in the 40s and 50s. January, February, and March are great months to visit since these are the slowest months for visitors coming to our area.

How are the winters in Asheville NC?

In Asheville, the summers are warm and humid, the winters are short and very cold, and it is wet and partly cloudy year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 28°F to 83°F and is rarely below 14°F or above 89°F.

What is the average cost of living in Asheville NC?

Asheville cost of living is 106.0COST OF LIVINGAshevilleUSAGrocery103.1100Health115.2100Housing124.1100Median Home Cost$354,700$291,7004 more rows

How much snow does Asheville have?

Asheville gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 118 days per year .Climate Averages.Asheville, North CarolinaUnited StatesSnowfall10.2 in.27.8 in.Precipitation118.1 days106.2 daysSunny212 days205 daysAvg. July High83.7°85.8°5 more rows

Is Asheville a safe city?

As a general rule, the Asheville area is a very safe place to live. Asheville is the largest city in Western North Carolina, and the population of Asheville is still only 91,560 (as of 2019). So Asheville still has a small town feel with fewer of the crime problems that can plague bigger cities.

Is Asheville good for retirement?

For the second time in 2020, a national magazine has ranked Asheville as among the best places to retire in the nation. 23, noted that Asheville, with a population of about 94,000, has a 50-plus population of 35.8%.